MERIDIAN H S

MERIDIAN ISD
500 CR 2515
MERIDIAN, TX 76665
212 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
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.
212
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (59.9%)
  • Hispanic
    71 (33.5%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.9%)
  • Black
    3 (1.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MERIDIAN ISD
Phone: (254)435-2723
Website: http://www.meridianisd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 6 30
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 30
Grade 10 35
Grade 11 39
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio