MERIDIAN SCHOOL

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13
4215 AVENUE I
SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361
25 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Meridian School, located at 4215 Avenue I in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Scottsbluff Public Schools district. It is primarily recognized as an alternative learning environment designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. The school focuses on providing individualized instruction, credit recovery options, and social-emotional support to help students overcome barriers to graduation and prepare for their post-secondary futures.

The school is characterized by its smaller, more intimate classroom settings, which allow for closer mentorship between students and staff. By fostering a supportive and focused atmosphere, Meridian School aims to re-engage students who have struggled in the conventional comprehensive high school environment. Through a combination of rigorous academic programming and targeted intervention, the institution strives to ensure that every student at the facility has the tools and guidance necessary to earn their diploma and transition successfully into adulthood.
25
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    16 (64.0 %)
  • White
    7 (28.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (4.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13
Phone: (308)635-3696
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 25
Gender Ratio