Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, Meridian Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho 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 Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridian Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Meridian Academy's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Meridian Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Academy is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Academy's ranking?
Meridian Academy is ranked #698 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Meridian Academy often compared to?
Meridian Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rebound School Of Opportunity 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 42% ID state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meridian Academy?
The graduation rate of Meridian Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Meridian Academy?
175 students attend Meridian Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Meridian Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Meridian Academy?
Meridian Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Academy offer ?
Meridian Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridian Academy part of?
Meridian Academy is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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