Meridian High School, formerly George Mason High School, is a comprehensive public high school that serves the independent City of Falls Church. The school, which serves some 850 students in grades 9–12, is the sole high school in the Falls Church City Public Schools system.
Serving 887 students in grades 9-12, Meridian High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Meridian High School's student population of 887 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Meridian High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)93%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
8%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian High School's ranking?
Meridian High School is ranked #37 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meridian High School?
The graduation rate of Meridian High School is 98%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Meridian High School?
887 students attend Meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Meridian High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian High School?
Meridian High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meridian High School offer ?
Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meridian High School part of?
Meridian High School is part of Falls Church City School District.
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