Meridian High School

Meridian High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1900 W Pine Ave,  Meridian, ID
West Ada School District
4.0
3.8
1,754 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
40.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
13.1%
State Average
20.3%
Science
6.6%
State Average
9.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
75.2%
Hispanic
17.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boise State University 557 Students
Idaho State University 272 Students
University of Idaho 258 Students
College of Western Idaho 190 Students
The College of Idaho 151 Students
University of Utah 136 Students
Utah State University 127 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho 125 Students
Washington State University 123 Students
University of Washington 110 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 95 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Biology 55 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Physical Therapy 35 Students
Education 33 Students
Elementary Education 30 Students
Criminology 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 275 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
4/14/2023
I love the student community at MHS and most of the teachers are very knowledgeable and care about their students. Meridian has such a great span of traditions that makes attending fun as well as educational.
3.0 Senior
2/14/2023
Everyone is very nice for the most part. The teachers look out for you and most of them actually care about your well being. I would like the admission to not be so strict. They never let student council plan fun events. Things that other's school get to do (ex: senior assassin) we don't get to do but every other school in the district is doing it. I love that meridian does have so many traditions though because it's one of the oldest schools.
4.0 NicheUser
4/23/2022
There are many kids who are ready to do school and a good community. The kids have fun and learn many life skills at this school. I have seen it change by being more open to the students' needs and assisting them when help is needed.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/27/2021
MHS does not get the rating it deserves. The family vibe, amazing teachers and wide diversity is the reason why all of my children went to school there even when we moved out of the boundaries. School spirit is amazing, most teachers are there to help and admin is very involved in the daily life of...
4.0 other
5/21/2020
This school may not have the highest rating for "college readiness" but Meridian has many more career/certification pathways that they offer. Career Technical Education classes- a place where many students thrive.
5.0 parent
8/19/2019
So far I have had one graduate from this school and 2 more are right behind. Other than the one teacher, my kids have all had great experiences here. This school has come a long way and you can feel confident in sending your children here.
3.0 other
11/8/2016
I really don't agree with their rule, "no hats or hoods". I mean, come on, it's cold even inside. When I'm cold, I can't pay attention, but sometimes people wear a hat or hood to express themselves; my hood is my personality. Overall, teachers are nice, very friendly. Most students are quite respect...

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