MELROSE SECONDARY

505 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Melrose Secondary School, located at 546 5th Ave NE in Melrose, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Melrose Area Public Schools district. The school typically encompasses both middle and high school grade levels, providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The facility is situated within a close-knit community, reflecting the district’s commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators can maintain strong connections with their students and families.

The school offers a traditional curriculum bolstered by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, designed to develop well-rounded individuals. By focusing on academic rigor, character development, and community engagement, Melrose Secondary aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate future career and educational pathways. As a staple of the Melrose area, the school plays a vital role in the social and intellectual growth of the local youth population.

505

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MELROSE SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	140
Black	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
357 (70.7%)
Hispanic
140 (27.7%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MELROSE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)256-5160
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 111

Grade 10 153

Grade 11 123

Grade 12 118