MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL
MERIDIAN H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the MERIDIAN ISD school district, located in MERIDIAN, TX with about 247 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, MERIDIAN H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Meridian High School is a small, rural public high school located in Meridian, Texas, serving as the primary secondary education hub for the Meridian Independent School District. As a smaller institution, it focuses on fostering a close-knit academic environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular growth.
Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of the local community. By hosting various athletic programs, student organizations, and school events, Meridian High School promotes a well-rounded educational experience that encourages leadership, school spirit, and civic responsibility among its student body. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, athletics, and school calendar, you can visit their official website at http://www.meridianisd.org.
For more information, contact MERIDIAN H S at (254) 435-2723 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERIDIAN, TX 76665-0349
(254) 435-2723
http://www.meridianisd.org
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MERIDIAN, TX with about 247 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MERIDIAN ISD
- Total Students:
- 247
- Teachers:
- 28.29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 247 students
- White
- 56.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.