VIRTUAL SCHOOL HOUSE

1303 EAST CENTRAL DRIVE
MERIDIAN, ID 83642

516 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The **Virtual School House**, located at 1303 East Central Drive in Meridian, Idaho, is a specialized educational facility operating under the West Ada School District. It serves as a centralized hub for the district's online and remote learning initiatives, providing a structured environment for students who opt for a non-traditional, digital-first approach to their K-12 education. By offering this virtual platform, the school caters to students seeking flexibility, personalized pacing, or a learning environment that deviates from the standard brick-and-mortar classroom experience.

Beyond its role as a digital interface, the facility serves as a physical touchpoint where students can access administrative support, technical resources, and supplemental instruction. It bridges the gap between home-based independent study and the academic rigor of a public school curriculum. By maintaining this physical presence in Meridian, the Virtual School House ensures that students remain connected to the district's resources and faculty while enjoying the convenience and adaptability of a modern, technology-driven academic program.

516

Total Students

14.4

Full-Time Teachers

35.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VIRTUAL SCHOOL HOUSE
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	81
Black	12
Asian	9
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
388 (75.2%)
Hispanic
81 (15.7%)
Two or More
22 (4.3%)
Black
12 (2.3%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)350-5079
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
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 43

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 164

Grade 12 198