Serving 182 students in grades 9-12, Meridian Academy ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meridian Academy's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Meridian Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Academy is 0.44, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#693 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
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White
73%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Academy's ranking?
Meridian Academy is ranked #693 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Meridian Academy often compared to?
Meridian Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rebound School Of Opportunity by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meridian Academy?
The graduation rate of Meridian Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Meridian Academy?
182 students attend Meridian Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Meridian Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridian Academy?
Meridian Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Academy offer ?
Meridian Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridian Academy part of?
Meridian Academy is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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