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Meridian High School
1900 West Pine Street, Meridian, ID, 83642-1999 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Meridian High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Ada County, ID
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1881 students
% Male / % Female 52%  /  48%
Total Classroom Teachers 87 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 599 students
Grade 10 - 499 students
Grade 11 - 407 students
Grade 12 - 376 students
This School ( ID ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:22 1:19
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( ID ) School Average
% American Indian 1% 2%
% Asian 3% 1%
% Hispanic 4% 13%
% Black 1% 1%
% White 90% 82%
% Unknown 1 % 3%
Additional Student Information
This School ( ID ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 12% 29%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 6% 10%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a 3%
School Performance:
( ID ) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Meridian Joint 2 School District
This School's Agency ( ID ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 47 3
Number of Students Managed 30,953 students 895 students
District Total Revenue $179,616,000 $6,475,000
District Expenditure $176,830,000 $6,181,000
District Revenue / Student $5,803 $6,924
District Expenditure / Student $5,713 $11,506
District Graduation Rates 86% 92%
School Notes:
  • Meridian High School is a senior high school located in Meridian, Idaho, comprised of grades 9-12.
  • History: The school began classes in the year of 1904 at the the corners of Pine Street and Meridian Road, in a one room school house. Meridian High was the first high school in the Meridian area. It was followed by Centennial High School in 1987 and Eagle High School in 1995. In 2003, because of growth, Meridian High's boundaries changed once again with the newly constructed Mountain View High School.
  • Currently Meridian High School is undergoing extensive construction and multiple new buildings are being placed on campus to provide relief to extreme overcrowding and to make way for Magnet programs currently in the works.
  • Meridian High's 100-year existence is home to a rich heritage, full of traditions.
  • The Burning of the "M" at the homecoming football game.
  • The "Warrior Rumble" Cheer.
  • The World Famous Meridian Tube, Leg and other objects seen at Football and Boy's Basketball Games.
  • Crossdressing male students and teachers for entertainment purposes at assemblies. This tradition however seems in jeopardy as of the most current Homecoming Assembly.
  • And the occasional streakers during football games. The most popular may be the "Spider-streaker".
  • A streaker with a Spider Man mask. The most recent though, happen on October 10, 2006.
  • School Info: The school sits on a sprawling campus, with six permanent buildings, connected by an outdoor courtyard. The school has changed buildings three times since forming, all at different locations near the center of Meridian.
  • The main classroom building, with a designated hall for each of the four grade levels, library, main office, and other assorted features.
  • The Warrior Gym contains the original gym, locker rooms, weight rooms, wrestling room, and athletic department offices.
  • The Performing Arts building includes rooms for the band, choir and drama departments with an auditorium and stage.
  • Beside the Performing Arts building is the Agriculture Building, home to a prominent FFA program and several classrooms.
  • Behind is the Warrior Stadium, the home to the 2005 5A State Football Champions.
  • Sports: The Warriors are home to over 60 District Championships and over 25 State Championships. The most recent additions were the 5A State Football Chamionships and State Dance Championships.
  • Students compete in a variety of Sports offered; Fall sports include: Boys and Girls Soccer, Football, Cross Country, Volleyball.
  • Winter sports include: Boys and Girls Basketball, Hockey.
  • Spring sports include: Baseball, Softball, Golf, Tennis, Track, Wrestling, Boys and Girls Lacrosse.
  • Year-Round Sports: Cheer, Dance, and Swimming.
  • Clubs and Student Organizations: Students also can join in some of the numerous student clubs. These range from Foreign Language to Leadership and Service. Below are just a few of the numerous clubs offered at MHS.
  • National Honor Society, Key Club, Japan Club (Now known as Japanese Club by the student organizers responsible.), French Club, German Club, Student Council, Future Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), National FFA Student Organization, Business Professionals of America (BPA), Amnesty International, Ski/Snowboard Club, Debate, Youth Legislature, Art/Tap Club, Drama Club, Drag Racing, Basketball Stats, Young Democrats (Status Currently Unknown).
  • Misc.: The school's yearbook is called the Mana Ha Sa which is said to be how Meridian High School is pronounced by some unspecified Native Americans. This is not true however, and the Mana Ha Sa slogan was made up at some point in the school's history for lack of a better slogan.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (83642)
School Zip (83642) (ID) State Average
Population (Approximate) 45,974 people 1,206,371 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 35% 23%
Population Average Age 31 years old 33.2 years old
Average Household size 2.9 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $54,790 $40,097
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.1 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 15 years old 33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 84% / 16% 72% / 28%
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  Nearby Schools:
1. Ada Professional-technical Center - n/a - view location
2. Central Academy (alt) - 152 students - view location
3. Meridian Academy - 129 students - view location
4. Meridian Charter High School - 198 students - view location
5. Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School - 189 students - view location
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