Meridian High School
School Overview
Meridian High School is a public school located in Bellingham, Washington. It is a school in Meridian School District district.
According to the Washington state assessment result, about 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 77% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 506 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 25 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 506 students are attending Meridian High School. By gender, there are 263 and 243 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Meridian High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 25 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 13 | 12 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 25 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Meridian High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 25 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 25 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 4.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.0% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 253 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 4,322 Households |
| Population | 11,702 |
| Male | 5,907 |
| Female | 5,892 |
| Child Population | 3,609 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,380 Units |
| Average House Value | $370,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $981 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $69,808 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.13% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Meridian High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 59 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 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 | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 59 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 49 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 19 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 1 harassment and bullying has been reported at Meridian High School. There are 1 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Meridian School District
In Meridian School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BELLINGHAM, Washington
13 private schools are serving students in BELLINGHAM, Washington. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.