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Meridian High School

Summary:

Meridian High School is a public high school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,783 students. It is part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Meridian High School's performance, as measured by ISAT test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35.7% of students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 57.5% for the district and 42.2% for the state. However, the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.3% to 92.4% over the past five years, which is comparable to the nearby high schools. One area of concern is the school's higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.1% to 29.0% in the past three years, significantly higher than the nearby high schools.

Interestingly, the nearby Meridian Technical Charter High School, Meridian Medical Arts Charter, and Renaissance High School have consistently outperformed Meridian High School on academic measures, suggesting that the specialized curriculum and learning environment may be more effective for certain students. Additionally, Meridian High School's performance on ISAT tests varies among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and female students performing better than the overall school average, while male students and low socioeconomic status students have performed worse.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1900 West Pine Street
       Meridian, ID  83642-1999

(208) 350-4160

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,180 Help


Feeder schools for Meridian High School:

Elementary:    Chaparral Elementary
    Mary McPherson Elementary
    Meridian Elementary School
    Peregrine Elementary School
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Middle:    Meridian Middle School
    Victory Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  1,783

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meridian High School ranks better than 64.8% of high schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Meridian High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Meridian High School has the largest high school student body size in the Joint School District No. 2.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian High School is $7,180, which is the 5th highest among 6 high schools in the Joint School District No. 2.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meridian High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian High School 56th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Meridian High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meridian High School

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Rank History for all students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 43.84 105th 151 30.5%
2009 48.39 57th 128 55.5%
2010 49.95 102nd 169 39.6%
2011 42.92 118th 165 28.5%
2012 45.81 103rd 162 36.4%
2013 49.38 98th 160 38.8%
2015 51.04 34th 74 54.1%
2016 50.48 35th 76 53.9%
2017 48.96 50th 101 50.5%
2018 53.62 24th 52 53.8%
2021 33.37 61st 88 30.7%
2022 42.11 57th 110 48.2%
2023 66.36 34th 106 67.9%
2024 61.89 56th 159 64.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.80 15th 22 31.8%
2021 40.85 10th 18 44.4%
2023 57.54 7th 13 46.2%
2024 58.29 20th 35 42.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.25 13th 31 58.1%
2021 44.50 25th 40 37.5%
2022 60.29 15th 48 68.8%
2023 62.48 15th 40 62.5%
2024 64.57 28th 66 57.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.62 13th 31 58.1%
2021 24.08 33rd 40 17.5%
2022 41.28 25th 48 47.9%
2023 54.86 22nd 40 45.0%
2024 50.49 42nd 66 36.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.34 6th 8 25.0%
2022 45.03 17th 38 55.3%
2023 66.80 1st 1 0.0%
2024 66.34 16th 55 70.9%
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Rank History for White students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.66 17th 23 26.1%
2022 42.90 28th 50 44.0%
2023 58.80 8th 14 42.9%
2024 64.89 29th 78 62.8%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meridian High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1860 1860
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2012 2012
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2267 2267
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2403 2403
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1903 1903
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1903 1903
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1998 1998
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2020 2020
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2101 2101
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2123 2123
2001 1963 8 36 85 4 n/a n/a 0 2096
2002 2201 15 32 82 6 n/a n/a 0 2336
2003 2201 15 32 82 6 n/a n/a 0 2336
2004 1380 19 33 54 36 n/a n/a 0 1522
2005 1571 40 31 60 32 n/a n/a 0 1734
2006 1698 26 51 84 22 n/a n/a 0 1881
2007 1869 38 51 102 27 n/a n/a 0 2087
2008 2001 45 52 132 25 n/a n/a 0 2255
2009 1485 34 29 127 18 n/a n/a 0 1693
2010 1181 21 32 183 22 n/a n/a 0 1439
2011 1165 21 32 159 17 6 55 0 1455
2012 1120 13 24 160 18 4 49 0 1388
2013 1177 19 23 182 15 6 47 0 1469
2014 1214 22 27 181 11 5 47 0 1507
2015 1203 16 22 214 10 4 41 0 1510
2016 1220 18 18 215 11 4 50 0 1536
2017 1307 24 16 245 8 3 57 0 1660
2018 1405 26 23 272 16 3 64 0 1809
2019 1451 36 26 266 12 4 65 0 1860
2020 1545 32 26 317 12 5 60 0 1997
2021 1428 34 30 279 12 9 63 0 1855
2022 1322 32 25 310 11 3 51 0 1754
2023 1341 32 23 318 10 4 55 0 1783

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meridian High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1860 85.4 21.7 6.5
1992 2012 88.3 22.7 6.4
1993 2267 94.9 23.9 6.3
1994 2403 101.2 23.7 7.3
1995 1903 83.2 22.9 6.1
1996 1903 83.2 22.9 6.1
1997 1998 86.3 23.2 6.1
1998 2020 92.6 21.8 7
1999 2101 97.5 21.5 11.4
2000 2123 97.6 21.8 10
2001 2096 99.7 21.0 11.8
2002 2336 107.2 21.8 14
2003 2336 107.2 21.8 14
2004 1522 74.3 20.5 16
2005 1734 80.5 21.5 17
2006 1881 87.7 21.4 17.6
2007 2087 100.3 20.8 16.8
2008 2255 101.2 22.3 18.4
2009 1693 90.4 18.7 23.1
2010 1439 80.6 17.8 28.2
2011 1455 84.2 17.2 35.5
2012 1388 72.8 19.0 43
2013 1469 73.5 19.9 41.3
2014 1507 77.6 19.4 38.3
2015 1510 80.0 18.8 35.8
2016 1536 81.0 18.9 25.5
2017 1660 84.4 19.6 33.3
2018 1809 95.4 18.9 30.1
2019 1860 94.9 19.5 25.6
2020 1997 99.6 20.0 24.5
2021 1855 96.4 19.2 15.6
2022 1754 96.5 18.1 10.5
2023 1783 94.2 18.9 22.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meridian High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1860 85.4 21.7 6.5
1992 2012 88.3 22.7 6.4
1993 2267 94.9 23.9 6.3
1994 2403 101.2 23.7 7.3
1995 1903 83.2 22.9 6.1
1996 1903 83.2 22.9 6.1
1997 1998 86.3 23.2 6.1
1998 2020 92.6 21.8 7
1999 2101 97.5 21.5 11.4
2000 2123 97.6 21.8 10
2001 2096 99.7 21.0 11.8
2002 2336 107.2 21.8 14
2003 2336 107.2 21.8 14
2004 1522 74.3 20.5 16
2005 1734 80.5 21.5 17
2006 1881 87.7 21.4 17.6
2007 2087 100.3 20.8 16.8
2008 2255 101.2 22.3 18.4
2009 1693 90.4 18.7 23.1
2010 1439 80.6 17.8 28.2
2011 1455 84.2 17.2 35.5
2012 1388 72.8 19.0 43
2013 1469 73.5 19.9 41.3
2014 1507 77.6 19.4 38.3
2015 1510 80.0 18.8 35.8
2016 1536 81.0 18.9 25.5
2017 1660 84.4 19.6 33.3
2018 1809 95.4 18.9 30.1
2019 1860 94.9 19.5 25.6
2020 1997 99.6 20.0 24.5
2021 1855 96.4 19.2 15.6
2022 1754 96.5 18.1 10.5
2023 1783 94.2 18.9 22.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridian High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $609 (8.5%) $6,571 (91.5%) $7,180

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Math (Meridian High School)41.241.3
 0.1%
   All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)58.957.7
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Meridian High School)64.645.3
 19.3%
   All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)73.357.5
 15.8%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meridian High School)62.569.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)6868.7
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students18601783
 4.1%
African American3632
 11.1%
American Indian1210
 16.7%
Asian2623
 11.5%
Hispanic266318
 19.5%
Pacific Islander44
White14511341
 7.6%
Two or More Races6555
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.6%22.3%
 3.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,783 students attended Meridian High School.

Meridian High School ranks 56th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Meridian High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chaparral Elementary
Elementary : Mary McPherson Elementary
Elementary : Meridian Elementary School
Elementary : Peregrine Elementary School
Elementary : Ponderosa Elementary School
Middle : Meridian Middle School
Middle : Victory Middle School

Students at Meridian High School are 75% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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