Enrollment
206
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, ID
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Technical Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160210000759Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Technical Charter High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #5 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Technical Charter High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Technical Charter High School ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meridian Technical Charter High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meridian Technical Charter High School
Meridian Technical Charter High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 206 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.7% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Idaho average.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 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 Technical Charter High School.
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 Technical Charter High School compares
Meridian Technical Charter High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 81% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Idaho - lower ratio than 60% 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 206 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 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Meridian Technical Charter High School 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 Technical Charter High School.
$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 Technical Charter High School 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 Technical Charter High School'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 (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meridian Technical Charter High School
How many students attend Meridian Technical Charter High School?
Meridian Technical Charter High School has 206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Technical Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Technical Charter High School is 15.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% higher 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 Technical Charter High School?
5.7% of students at Meridian Technical Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Technical Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Technical Charter High School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Technical Charter High School?
Meridian Technical Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Technical Charter High School rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Technical Charter High School ranks #5 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 Technical Charter High School a good school?
Meridian Technical Charter High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Technical Charter High School, 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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