Meridian High School is a four-year public secondary school within the West Ada School District located in Meridian, Idaho, comprising grades 9–12.
Serving 1,823 students in grades 9-12, Meridian High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Meridian High School's student population of 1,823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Meridian High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian High School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#290 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
72%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian High School's ranking?
Meridian High School is ranked #290 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Meridian High School often compared to?
Meridian High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View High School, Rocky Mountain High School, Eagle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meridian High School?
The graduation rate of Meridian High School is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Meridian High School?
1,823 students attend Meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Meridian High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian High School?
Meridian High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian High School offer ?
Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridian High School part of?
Meridian High School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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