Meridian High School
Tel:
(217)764-5233
- Meridian High School serves 269 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Meridian High School's student population of 269 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 269 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Meridian High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Meridian High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3338 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 96% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.67 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Meridian CUSD 15 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Meridian High School is Central A & M High School (5.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Meridian Middle School (6.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gregory Intermediate (5.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Moweaqua Central A & M High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 246 students
5.1 miles
229 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217)768-3866 5.1 9-12 246 - Moweaqua Gregory Intermediate Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 158 students
5.1 miles
221 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217)768-3860 5.1 3-5 158 - Macon Meridian Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 215 students
6.6 miles
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217)764-5269 6.6 6-8 215 - Mt Zion Mcgaughey Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-1 | 371 students
7.5 miles
1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217)864-2711 7.5 PK-1 371 - Decatur Enterprise Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 257 students
7.8 miles
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217)362-3391 7.8 PK-6 257
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