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Meridian Academy

2311 EAST LANARK STREET, MERIDIAN, ID, 83642

About Meridian Academy

Meridian Academy is a public alternative high school in Meridian, Idaho. There are about 175 students in grades 9 through 12. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, this school is known as one of the best alternative schools. It has a well-organized and helpful environment. In this small group, students can get one-on-one help and clear instructions. The school has a 50% proficiency rate in Reading and a 42% proficiency rate in Math. The academy is a well-known school in the area that gives each student a different kind of education. This means getting them ready for tests like the SAT that they need to take to get into college, and it is one of the best High School in "Idaho" . The school helps a lot of different kinds of students, even those who may not have a lot of money, by focusing on their overall growth and academic success. People in the area think Meridian Academy is great for helping students develop. People know that it helps students get through tough times and makes sure that every graduate is ready for the next step in their education or career.

Meridian Academy Contact Information

Address

2311 EAST LANARK STREET, MERIDIAN, ID, 83642

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Phone

(208) 855-4315

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 50% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
175
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 105 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Meridian Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 79.43%
Asian 1.14%
Hispanic 12%
Black 0.57%
Two+ Races 5.71%
Native Am. 1.14%
White
79.43%
Asian
1.14%
Hispanic
12%
Black
0.57%
Two+ Races
5.71%
Native Am.
1.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 175
44.57%
78 Female
55.43%
97 Male

Student Population

175 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

143 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, students from Meridian Academy won awards at the district visual arts show. Some of their work was chosen to be shown at Meridian City Hall. This semester, the school is starting a new project-based learning curriculum that focuses on helping the community and taking care of the environment in the area. The campus has also set up a "Academic Success Lab" after school, where students can get one-on-one tu to ring and help getting ready for their final senior projects and college entrance exams.

FAQ

Q1. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q2. Are there chances to be a leader at Meridian Academy?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q3. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Meridian Academy lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q4. Does Meridian Academy encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q5. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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