MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
72380 560TH AVE
DAYKIN, NE 68338
105 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Meridian High School is a small, rural public school located in Daykin, Nebraska, serving students in grades 7–12. As the educational centerpiece of the Meridian Public Schools district, the institution is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and commitment to individualized instruction. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school provides a supportive environment where faculty can foster strong relationships with students, focusing on both academic achievement and the development of character.

Beyond the classroom, Meridian High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education through its extracurricular programs, which include various sports teams, clubs, and organizational activities. Because of its size, the school encourages high levels of student participation, allowing pupils to take on leadership roles and gain diverse experiences. The school serves as a vital hub for the surrounding rural community, reflecting the values and spirit of the region while preparing its graduates for post-secondary education and the workforce.
105
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    91 (86.7%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (8.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.9%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)446-7265
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio