MERIDIAN TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

3800 NORTH LOCUST GROVE ROAD
MERIDIAN, ID 83646

Charter School 192 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Meridian Technical Charter High School (MTCHS), located in Meridian, Idaho, is a specialized public charter school that integrates rigorous academic coursework with intensive technical and professional training. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is designed for those who have a focused interest in information technology, engineering, and digital media. Its curriculum is structured to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce by bridging the gap between classroom theory and industry-standard practical application.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and a culture that prioritizes professional accountability, hands-on projects, and mentorship. By partnering with local businesses and industry leaders, MTCHS offers students unique opportunities for internships and certifications, allowing them to gain real-world experience before graduation. The school operates with a clear mission to foster technical proficiency alongside critical thinking and communication skills, positioning its graduates as highly competitive candidates in the rapidly evolving technology sector.

192

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERIDIAN TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	21
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
158 (82.3 %)
Hispanic
21 (10.9 %)
Two or More
10 (5.2 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)288-2928
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 69

Grade 10 50

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 36