Melrose Public Schools

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Melrose Public Schools

Public School District – Melrose , Massachusetts

School Profile
Melrose High School is the sole comprehensive four-year secondary school in the city. It has an enrollment of approximately 950 students and is serviced by faculty numbering 85. The MHS curriculum affords students the opportunities to engage in a broad range of depth of study in all major academic areas. In addition, both introductory and advanced opportunities for growth through sequential course offerings are presented in the areas of Computer Aided Design, Web Design, Nutrition, Video Production, Orchestra, Band, and Chorus as well as other areas of technology and the arts.

Community Information
The City of Melrose is a suburb of Boston located seven miles to the north. The population is comprised of commuting professionals, business people, and city employees committed to supporting quality public education. Many residents use public transportation to and from Boston for recreation, cultural experiences, sporting events and their occupations.

Location
20 minutes north of Boston.

Area population: 26,000
Town website: www.cityofmelrose.org

Dates
Estimated Start Date: Late August
Estimated End Date: Mid June

School Facts

Number Of Schools In District

1

Student Population

Co-Educational

Number of Students

3700

Grades

9-12

Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14

Average Class Size

26

ESL Programs

No

IB Programs

No

Offer Diploma

No

Campus Size

13 Acres

Religious Affiliation

None

SAT Average

1517

Foreign Languages

  • French
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  • German
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  • Italian
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  • Latin
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  • Spanish

Arts

  • Marching Band
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  • Orchestra
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  • Chorus
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  • Introduction to Piano
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  • Introduction to Guitar
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  • Drama
  • Photography
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  • Art I
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  • 2D Art I II III
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  • 3D Art I II III
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  • Concepts in Art

AP Courses

  • Biology
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  • Calculus AB
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  • Calculus BC
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  • Economics
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  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
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  • Environmental Science
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  • European History
  • French Language and Culture
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  • German Language and Culture
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  • Latin
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  • Physics
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  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
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  • Statistics
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  • US History

Sports

  • Baseball
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  • Basketball
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  • Cheerleading
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  • Cross Country
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  • Field Hockey
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  • Fitness
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  • Football
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  • Golf
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  • Hockey
  • Indoor Track
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  • Lacrosse
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  • Soccer
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  • Softball
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  • Swimming
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  • Tennis
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  • Track and Field
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  • Volleyball
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  • Wrestling

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

  • Art
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  • Best Buddies
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  • Chess
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  • Community Service
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  • Foreign Language
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  • Gay Straight Alliance
  • Habitat for Humanity
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  • Mock Trial
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  • Model United Nations
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  • National Honors Society
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  • Peer Leadership
  • Recycling
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  • Robotics
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  • Science fiction
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  • Ski

Partial List of College and University Acceptances

Brown University, Harvard University, Babson College, Berklee College of Music, Boston College, University of Chicago, George Washington University, Ithaca College, McGill University (Canada), Mount Holyoke College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Villanova University, Trinity College, Springfield College, Syracuse University, University of Alabama, Tufts University

SAT Breakdown:

Section Average
Critical Reading 502
Mathematics 507
Writing 508
Total: 1517

ACT Average:
23

Closest International and Local Airports: Boston Logan International Airport(BOS)
For Details Visit Website: Melrose Public Schools