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MERIDIAN TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

3800 NORTH LOCUST GROVE ROAD, MERIDIAN, ID 83646JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 →
Federal DataCareer and Technical SchoolGrades 09–12Charter
192
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$8,978
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 37% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 192 students in grades 09–12 in MERIDIAN, Idaho.
37% below average funding
District spends $8,978 per pupil, 37% less than the national average of $14,347.
14.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

MERIDIAN TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a small high in MERIDIAN, Idaho, serving grades 09–12 with 192 students. The district invests $8,978 per student — 37% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at MERIDIAN TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

192
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution170 male · 22 female
89%
Male 89%Female 11%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 20 students
Student Composition
82%
11%
Asian1%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160210000759

Academic Outcomes at MERIDIAN TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,978Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$8,978
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,950
Student Support$1,706
Administration$1,077
Operations$1,347
Other$898
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $8,978 spent per student, an estimated $3,977 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
22%
State government
63.9%
Local (property tax)
22.0%
Federal programs
14.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $8,978/student, 37% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
GALILEO MAGNET SCHOOLHILLSDALE ELEMENTARYELIZA HART SPALDING STEM ACADEMYPIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
+9 more
↓
Middle
MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOLLAKE HAZEL MIDDLE SCHOOLHERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOLVICTORY MIDDLE SCHOOL
+5 more
↓
High School
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOLCENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOLROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOLEAGLE HIGH SCHOOL
+3 more
School Profile
TypeCareer and Technical School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyAda County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictJOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 →
Phone: (208)288-2928
NCES ID: 160210000759
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MERIDIAN seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
High
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
2,462 students · 09–12
16% FRL
High
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
1,931 students · 09–12
22% FRL
High
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
1,917 students · 09–12
8% FRL
High
EAGLE HIGH SCHOOL
1,802 students · 09–12
5% FRL
High
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL
1,783 students · 09–12
22% FRL
High
OWYHEE HIGH SCHOOL
1,773 students · 09–12
9% FRL
Mid
MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,078 students · 06–08
41% FRL
Mid
LAKE HAZEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,065 students · 06–08
● 49 opp29% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3800 NORTH LOCUST GROVE ROAD, MERIDIAN, ID 83646
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.