Meigs High School

42091 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, OH 45769

542 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Meigs High School, located in Pomeroy, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Meigs Local School District. Situated along Pomeroy Pike, the school functions as a central hub for students in the surrounding rural community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the workforce. The facility emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster academic growth, personal development, and community engagement among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic programs, Meigs High School is deeply integrated into the local culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to promote school spirit and provide students with opportunities to build leadership skills outside of the classroom. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a robust slate of student activities, Meigs High School remains a foundational pillar for youth development within Meigs County.

542

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meigs High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	511
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
511 (94.3%)
Two or More
17 (3.1%)
Hispanic
11 (2.0%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Meigs Local
Phone:	(740)992-2158
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 123

Grade 10 121

Grade 11 156

Grade 12 142