- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, ID
Meridian Academy
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160210000714
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools.
- #7 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Academy ranks #7 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Meridian Academy held near 175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 160210000714 · Meridian, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 14:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Meridian Academy held near 175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Meridian Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- Owyhee High Sc
Owyhee High School
1,884 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
1,848 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,774 students
- Eagle High Sch
Eagle High School
1,765 students
- This school 182
Meridian Academy
182 students
What this shows Meridian Academy reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Academy compares
Meridian Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▲ 6% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Idaho - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Meridian Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Joint School District No. 2 reports $9,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meridian Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Academy
How many students attend Meridian Academy?
Meridian Academy has 182 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, ID. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Academy is 14:1, which is 18% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridian Academy?
31.0% of students at Meridian Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Academy?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Academy is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Academy?
Meridian Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meridian Academy rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Academy ranks #7 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Meridian Academy, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.