Meridian High School

Meridian High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
728 Wall St S,  Macon, IL
Meridian Community Unit School District No. 15
3.6
4.0
310 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jack Blickensderfer
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
282:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
92.8%
Hispanic
3.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Illinois State University 31 Students
Millikin University 29 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 22 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 17 Students
Richland Community College 17 Students
University of Iowa 15 Students
Eastern Illinois University 14 Students
Purdue University 13 Students
Michigan State University 12 Students
Loyola University Chicago 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 11 Students
Business 10 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Biology 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students
Dental Hygiene 5 Students
Agricultural Business 5 Students
Criminology 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 28 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/15/2023
Every teacher at Meridian is very good and helpful. They help students succeed. However, the classes themselves are lacking. There aren't many opportunities for dual credit courses in the school, and due to the school's small size, only "basic" classes are provided for each subject.
4.0 Middle School Student
2/25/2022
I love Meridian! I've gone there my entire life and I cannot imagine going to any other school. The teachers are very supportive and want you to achieve your dreams. I will totally send my future kids to Meridian!
4.0 Senior
6/30/2020
They have excellent programs, excellent teachers, and are even building a new Ag place. Although I wouldn't recommend eating the lunch.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 1 Review
4.0 parent
1/2/2011
My son is now a Junior at Meridian and he has had a great few years here. I love the staff at this school and the parents are always involved with the students and the athletics. I was hesitant when we first moved here because we moved from a larger city but I found that this smaller community reall...

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Meridian High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Macon, IL and is served by the Meridian Community Unit School District No. 15 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 310 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Meridian High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central A&M High School, Northwest Christian Campus, Hillside Bethel Tabernacle, and more. Learn more about what Macon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Meridian High School.

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