Meridian High School (Closed 2016)

3303 North Highway M-30
Sanford, MI 48657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(13-14)
25-29%
41%
(13-14)
65-69%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
(14-15)
70-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meridian High School?
The graduation rate of Meridian High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Meridian High School?
51 students attend Meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Meridian High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridian High School?
Meridian High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian High School offer ?
Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Meridian High School part of?
Meridian High School is part of Meridian Public Schools School District.

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