Meridian Special Programs

Meridian School District
214 W LAUREL ROAD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
26 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Meridian Special Programs, located on West Laurel Road in Bellingham, Washington, functions as a specialized educational division within the Meridian School District. Rather than operating as a traditional comprehensive high school, this facility is designed to provide targeted instructional support and alternative learning pathways for students who require unique accommodations, interventions, or specialized programming to succeed academically and developmentally.

The program focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population through individualized education plans (IEPs) and flexible learning structures. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school provides students with increased access to specialized staff and resources, ensuring that each learner receives the attention necessary to meet district and state educational standards while developing essential life and academic skills.
26
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    19 (73.1%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (19.2%)
  • Two or More
    1 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (3.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Meridian School District
Phone: (206)398-7111
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 26
Gender Ratio
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