Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, New Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Meridian High School's student population of 95 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Meridian High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Meridian High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1544 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
55%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
40%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Meridian High School's ranking?
New Meridian High School is ranked #1544 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are New Meridian High School often compared to?
New Meridian High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Justice High Charter School, Harold Ferguson High School 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 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Meridian High School?
The graduation rate of New Meridian High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend New Meridian High School?
95 students attend New Meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of New Meridian High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Meridian High School?
New Meridian High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Meridian High School offer ?
New Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Meridian High School part of?
New Meridian High School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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