Enrollment
191
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160210000804Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meridian Medical Arts Charter compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Meridian Medical Arts Charter is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 191 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.3% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Idaho average.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Joint School District No. 2 spends $8,438 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students) and Owyhee High School (1,884 students) alongside Meridian Medical Arts Charter.
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 Medical Arts Charter compares
Meridian Medical Arts Charter on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Meridian Medical Arts Charter.
$8,438
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Meridian Medical Arts Charter a good school?
Meridian Medical Arts Charter earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools. 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 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.
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