Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, Melrose High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
48%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)6-9%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Melrose High School?
The graduation rate of Melrose High School is 6-9%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Melrose High School?
161 students attend Melrose High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Melrose High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Melrose High School?
Melrose High School has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Melrose High School offer ?
Melrose High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Melrose High School part of?
Melrose High School is part of Broward School District.
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