Meridian High School

Meridian High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
194 W Laurel Rd,  Bellingham, WA
Meridian School District
3.9
3.0
537 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dave Shockley
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
590
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
25
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
39.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
43.8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
56.4%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
232:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.1%
White
64.1%
Hispanic
18.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.8%
Two or more races
6%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 89 Students
Western Washington University 80 Students
Washington State University 65 Students
Eastern Washington University 40 Students
Whatcom Community College 36 Students
Central Washington University 32 Students
University of Oregon 26 Students
Montana State University 26 Students
Seattle Pacific University 25 Students
Bellingham Technical College 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 27 Students
Biology 24 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Education 10 Students
Mechanical Engineering 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Chemistry 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 45 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/27/2023
The high school had amazing teachers that took the time to understand their students and actually help them through their high school life. The best parts were the friends i made along the way and the staff that helped me through hard times. The worst parts were having to deal with bad and useless counselors. the only thing I would change would be the counselors.
3.0 Senior
7/24/2018
It's okay. Extracurricular programs find themselves a little lacking. There are a lot of poor teachers that I don't think are noticed by the administration.
3.0 Junior
3/12/2018
school is defiantly in a rural type area. Few occasions of racism. sports and athletic department are outstanding. students are well trained. not much of student-teacher relationships.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
4.0 parent
2/5/2014
If we had not moved into the Meridian district and put my children in a different district, our family would've missed out on sooo much! The teachers and support/Special Ed staff are amazing. We moved into this district and once we moved out of it, our kids didn't even want to discuss changing distr...
1.0 student
7/8/2013
The school is overrun with cliques who make anyone that is at least slightly different feel unwelcome. The school is crawling with teenagers who don't know the meaning of respect and kindness. Nothing is private. Any matters OUTSIDE of school involving students, that is brought to staff attention wi...
1.0 student
6/25/2013
The only good thing about this school is that you may participate in running start (taking college classes instead of high school classes at the college of your choosing WCC or BTC) your junior and senior year. If you play your cards right you would be able to graduate from high school and college a...
5.0 student
6/14/2013
Great School, the teachers are always there to help anyone who wants to stay after school for help! ---MHS Graduate "2012"

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Meridian High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bellingham, WA and is served by the Meridian School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 537 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Meridian High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Providence Christian School Northwest, Intergenerational High School, Lynden Christian Schools: Administration, and more. Learn more about what Bellingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Meridian High School.

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