Melissa High School Phase 4

Melissa High School Phase 4, filed under the name Melissa High School Phase 4, is a completed 64,000-square-foot addition to an existing high school campus at 3030 Milrany Lane in Melissa, Texas. The project involved the construction of a new basketball arena and locker rooms, representing a significant expansion of the school's athletic facilities. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in June 2026, confirming that construction is complete and the structure meets state accessibility standards.

Project Scale and Cost

The estimated cost for this addition was $32,000,000, which works out to $500 per square foot. This figure is notably higher than the county median for similar additions to existing buildings in Collin County, which stands at $149 per square foot. The total investment places this project in the top quarter of costs for its type within the county, reflecting the specialized nature of arena construction and the comprehensive scope of the new locker rooms.

Melissa Schools served as the owner of record for this initiative. The design was handled by WRA Architects, Inc., a firm that has worked on several other large-scale educational and infrastructure projects in the region. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in November 2024, with plan review completed in the same month. Construction officially began in January 2025, following a scheduled build window of 463 days, which is longer than the county median of 153 days for comparable projects.

The facility is located in a well-established area of Melissa, near existing businesses such as the Melissa Arts Center and Texas Health Sports Medicine -Melissa. The surrounding ZIP code 75454 has a population of approximately 20,137 people, with a median household income of $135,556 according to U.S. Census estimates. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $421,700. This new arena joins other local amenities, including the Melissa ISD Basketball Gym, enhancing the recreational and educational infrastructure available to the community.

As a public project involving public funds and land, the construction was subject to strict regulatory oversight. The completion of the final TDLR accessibility inspection in June 2026 marks the end of the construction phase for this specific filing. The project adds to the portfolio of Melissa Schools, which also includes completed projects such as the Melissa ISD Middle School #2 - Golf Pavilion and the main Middle School #2 building. The successful completion of the basketball arena and locker rooms provides a modernized space for student athletes and school events.