Enrollment
21
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellingham, WA
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Impact Re-Engagement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530501003563
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Bellingham · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 21
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Impact Re-Engagement ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Bellingham, WA.
School address
District: Meridian School District · Washington
NCES ID 530501003563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-26% vs state
What stands out at Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement is a small high school in Bellingham, Washington, enrolling 21 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Washington schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (38%) (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding Meridian School District spends $15,650 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bellingham's high schools, it stands alongside Squalicum High School (1,273 students): Meridian Impact Re-Engagement is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Meridian School District also operates Irene Reither Elementary School (765 students) and Meridian High School (534 students) alongside Meridian Impact Re-Engagement.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meridian Impact Re-Engagement compares
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$15,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
White 38.1%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Meridian Impact Re-Engagement is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meridian School District, which includes Meridian Impact Re-Engagement.
$15,650
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 64.1%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Meridian Impact Re-Engagement Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Reither Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Meridian Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Meridian Parent Partnership Program | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Meridian Special Programs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Impact Re-Engagement's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Bellingham
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Squalicum High School
Standard public school
1,273 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Bellingham High School
Standard public school
1,165 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Sehome High School
Standard public school
1,116 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Options High School
Alternative education program
176 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
Alternative education program
110 students
Intergenerational High School
Standard public school
107 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
How many students attend Meridian Impact Re-Engagement?
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellingham, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridian Impact Re-Engagement?
33.3% of students at Meridian Impact Re-Engagement are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Impact Re-Engagement?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Impact Re-Engagement is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Bellingham, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Impact Re-Engagement?
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Meridian Impact Re-Engagement rank among high schools in Bellingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Impact Re-Engagement ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Bellingham, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bellingham on the city page.
Is Meridian Impact Re-Engagement a good school?
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Meridian School District?
Besides Meridian Impact Re-Engagement, Meridian School District also operates Irene Reither Elementary School (765 students), Meridian High School (534 students), and Meridian Middle School (350 students). See the Meridian School District district page for the complete list.
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