Meridian Academy serves 129 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Meridian Academy?
129 students attend Meridian Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Meridian Academy students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Academy?
Meridian Academy has a student ration of 11:1, 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
What school district is Meridian Academy part of?
Meridian Academy is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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