- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160210000759Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #5 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Meridian Technical Charter High School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 160210000759 · Meridian, ID High · SMALL · CHARTER
206 enr · 15.8:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Meridian Technical Charter High School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Meridian Technical Charter High School 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 206
Meridian Technical Charter High School
206 students
What this shows Meridian Technical Charter High School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Technical Charter High School compares
Meridian Technical Charter High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 55/100 (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 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.
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.