- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, ID
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Medical Arts Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160210000804Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Medical Arts Charter earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Medical Arts Charter has class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Medical Arts Charter ranks #2 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Meridian Medical Arts Charter held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 160210000804 · Meridian, ID High · SMALL · CHARTER
191 enr · 13.6:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Meridian Medical Arts Charter held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Meridian Medical Arts Charter 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 191
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
191 students
What this shows Meridian Medical Arts Charter reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Medical Arts Charter compares
Meridian Medical Arts Charter 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 85% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Idaho - lower ratio than 76% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Meridian Medical Arts Charter is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Medical Arts Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Medical Arts Charter'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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Medical Arts Charter
How many students attend Meridian Medical Arts Charter?
Meridian Medical Arts Charter has 191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, ID. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Medical Arts Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Medical Arts Charter is 13.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% 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 Medical Arts Charter?
4.3% of students at Meridian Medical Arts Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Medical Arts Charter?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Medical Arts Charter is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Medical Arts Charter?
Meridian Medical Arts Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Medical Arts Charter rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Medical Arts Charter ranks #2 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 Medical Arts Charter, 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.