Mead High School

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

mhs.svvsd.org

1,119 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mead High School, located in Longmont, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution within the St. Vrain Valley School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic rigor. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and specialized elective paths that cater to both college-bound students and those interested in career and technical education.

Beyond academics, Mead High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a robust athletics program and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations. The school's culture is centered on the "Maverick" spirit, which encourages leadership, resilience, and personal growth. By prioritizing a supportive environment and maintaining modern facilities, Mead High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to their communities after graduation.

1,119

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mead High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	809
Hispanic	253
Black	8
Asian	19
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	2

White
809 (72.3 %)
Hispanic
253 (22.6 %)
Two or More
28 (2.5 %)
Asian
19 (1.7 %)
Black
8 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Phone:	(720)494-3940
Website:	http://mhs.svvsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 295

Grade 10 296

Grade 11 249

Grade 12 279