Enrollment
79
High
DISTRICT 90 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MELROSE·NCES 350183000466
MELROSE HIGH
100 MISSOURI AVE, MELROSE, NM 88124 · (575) 253-4267 · Curry County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL79 STUDENTS
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DISTRICT 8.3:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
78 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 90%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 19 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 22 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 22 | 28% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within MELROSE. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like MELROSE HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELROSE HIGH this school | 79 | 98.7% | N/A |
| ANIMAS 7-12 SCHOOL ANIMAS | 90 | 100.0% | 55.2% |
| QUEMADO HIGH QUEMADO | 81 | 100.0% | 65.3% |
| GRADY HIGH GRADY | 52 | 98.1% | N/A |
| CLIFF HIGH CLIFF | 95 | 100.0% | 54.6% |
| SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY ALBUQUERQUE | 604 | 99.5% | 27.1% |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where MELROSE HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 79 | #165 of 212 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
79
+8 (+11%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 126
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 79 | N/A | N/A | 99% (78) |
| 2023-24 | 86 | 5.8 | 15.0:1 | 24% (21) |
| 2022-23 | 89 | 5.7 | 15.8:1 | 24% (21) |
| 2020-21 | 71 | 4 | 17.8:1 | 38% (27) |
| 2017-18 | 58 | 5.5 | 10.6:1 | 36% (21) |
| 2015-16 | 54 | 6 | 9.0:1 | 31% (17) |
| 2010-11 | 64 | 7 | 9.1:1 | 38% (24) |
| 2000-01 | 150 | 12 | 12.5:1 | 39% (59) |
| 1990-91 | 126 | 11 | 11.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MELROSE HIGH.
About MELROSE HIGH
MELROSE HIGH runs as a very small high school in MELROSE, New Mexico. Enrollment stands at 79 students, covering grades 9 through 12. The school is 82% below the average for high schools in New Mexico.
MELROSE HIGH falls under MELROSE, which has 3 schools enrolling 271 students.
More than half of enrollment at MELROSE HIGH is White: 70%. Other groups make up 20% Hispanic and 9% multiracial. Curry County as a whole is about 54% White, so the school's share is higher. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, MELROSE HIGH scores 47%.
A total of 78 students, or 99%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Curry County average 85%.
American Community Survey estimates for Curry County show that the median household earns about $57,309 a year, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 17% of residents are in poverty. Curry County has 28 public schools with about 8,777 students, including MELROSE HIGH.
MELROSE ELEMENTARY is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. Other public schools within five miles number 2.
MELROSE HIGH is coded as Rural: Remote in federal locale data.
Over 4 years, enrollment rose by 8 students, from 71 to 79.
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Curry County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
47,638
Census ACS
Median income
$57,309
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
8,777 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MELROSE
- MELROSE ELEMENTARYElementary · 120 students
- MELROSE JUNIORMiddle · 72 students
Other schools in MELROSE
- MELROSE ELEMENTARYElementary · 120 students
- MELROSE JUNIORMiddle · 72 students
Other Melrose High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Melrose High. MELROSE HIGH is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Melrose HighMelrose, MA · 967 students
- Melrose HighMemphis, TN · 645 students
Nearby schools
- MELROSE ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 120
- MELROSE JUNIOR0.0 mi · 72
- FLOYD MIDDLE15.4 mi · 72
- FLOYD HIGH15.4 mi · 60
- FLOYD ELEMENTARY15.4 mi · 92
- HOUSE ELEMENTARY21.7 mi · 20
Frequently asked questions
About MELROSE HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at MELROSE HIGH?
MELROSE HIGH enrolls approximately 79 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does MELROSE HIGH serve?
MELROSE HIGH serves grades 09-12.
How diverse is MELROSE HIGH?
MELROSE HIGH reports a student body of 70% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Black, 9% Two or more.
Is MELROSE HIGH public or private?
MELROSE HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by MELROSE.
Where is MELROSE HIGH located?
MELROSE HIGH is located at 100 MISSOURI AVE, MELROSE, NM 88124.
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