Meridian High School
School Overview
Meridian High School is a public school located in Meridian, Texas. It is a school in Meridian Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 22% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 247 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 where a total of 24 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 247 students are attending Meridian High School. By gender, there are 128 and 119 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Meridian High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 9 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 24 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Meridian High School and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 24 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 24 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 247 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 1,028 Households |
| Population | 2,486 |
| Male | 1,337 |
| Female | 1,219 |
| Child Population | 633 |
| Total Housing Units | 1,345 Units |
| Average House Value | $116,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $638 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.30% |
| Average Household Income | $45,000 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 83.67% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Meridian High School offers 1 advanced placement (AP) program. Total 2 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 4 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 19 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 | 1 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 4 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 19 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Meridian Independent School District
In Meridian Independent School District, 2 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.