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Meridian High School

2320 32ND STREET, MERIDIAN, MS, 39305

About Meridian High School

The Meridian Public School District only has one public high school, Meridian High School. It offers a full education to students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known as one of the best schools because of its commitment to helping students succeed and its wide range of programs. The campus has a lively atmosphere because 97% of the students are minorities and 100% of them are from low-income families. According to academic data, 29% of students are good at reading. The school is still working on improving core skills throughout the curriculum, and it is one of the best High School in "Mississippi" . Meridian High School helps students get ready for college by letting them take tests like the ACT and SAT. The school is well-known in the area for its historical importance and its role in the community. The school is known for its strong spirit and its ongoing commitment to giving all of its graduates equal chances to succeed in school and in their careers.

Meridian High School Contact Information

Address

2320 32ND STREET, MERIDIAN, MS, 39305

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Phone

(601) 482-3191

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 29% in Reading.
96
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1314
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 152 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Meridian High School

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: 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 2.82%
Asian 0.38%
Hispanic 3.5%
Black 92.54%
Two+ Races 0.76%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.82%
Asian
0.38%
Hispanic
3.5%
Black
92.54%
Two+ Races
0.76%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1314
49.62%
652 Female
50.38%
662 Male

Student Population

1314 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

154 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Mississippi Department of Education officially named Meridian High School a School of Innovation because it is committed to unique academic paths and learning through projects. The campus recently celebrated the grand opening of a brand-new Baseball and Softball Complex. This was a big investment in the school's sports facilities. Students are still doing well in the arts and leadership. For example, the theater department was recently chosen to perform at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum's MLK Night of Culture.

FAQ

Q1. How does Meridian High School help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Meridian High School helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q2. Does Meridian High School help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q3. Does Meridian High School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

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

Q5. Are there arts and creative programs at Meridian High School?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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