Meridian High School

534 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Meridian High School is a public secondary school located in Bellingham, Washington, serving the students of the Meridian School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students can receive personalized attention. It typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard academic requirements, various elective options, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement, such as athletics, music programs, and student-led clubs.

The school is situated in a semi-rural setting along Laurel Road, which contributes to its distinct identity within the broader Bellingham area. Like many schools in the region, Meridian High School emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether through pathways to four-year universities, community colleges, or vocational training. Its mission generally focuses on balancing academic excellence with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare well-rounded citizens for the challenges of the modern workforce and community life.

534

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	115
Black	3
Asian	45
Two or More	38
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
326 (61.0%)
Hispanic
115 (21.5%)
Asian
45 (8.4%)
Two or More
38 (7.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Meridian School District
Phone:	(360)398-8111
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 9 157

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 126