Meridian High School
School Overview
Meridian High School is a public school located in Meridian, Mississippi. It is a school in Meridian Public School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 17% of students are proficient in Math learning and 17% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,441 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 104 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,441 students are attending Meridian High School. By gender, there are 694 and 747 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 104 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Meridian High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 96.2% of teachers are certified. 88.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 104 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 100 | 96.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 3.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 11 | 10.6% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 180 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 8 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 15,947 Households |
| Population | 36,380 |
| Male | 18,053 |
| Female | 19,795 |
| Child Population | 11,166 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,130 Units |
| Average House Value | $83,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $728 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.30% |
| Average Household Income | $32,422 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.77% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Meridian High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 101 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 480 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Meridian High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 101 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 32 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 99 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 480 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Meridian Public Schools
In Meridian Public Schools, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MERIDIAN, Mississippi
3 private schools are serving students in MERIDIAN, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.