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New Meridian High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

New Meridian High School is a public high school in Longmont, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 99. Despite being part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 33 out of 116 districts in Colorado, New Meridian High School consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Colorado high schools and struggles with academic performance.

One key factor that differentiates New Meridian High School is its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (50.51% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, such as Frederick Senior High School, Erie High School, and Niwot High School, which range from 14.48% to 38.75% Hispanic students. Additionally, New Meridian High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.96% to 63.06% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, New Meridian High School's academic performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and standardized test scores, has been declining over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 18% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 64% in the district and 58% in the state. These challenges suggest that New Meridian High School may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and better serve its unique student population.

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,176

Per pupil spending ?

64.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 South Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501-6556

(720) 494-3961

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.7%

White:

40.0%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 6th percentile in 2005 → 3rd in 2024

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (23% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (59% vs 28% Colorado)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school23%

District avg67%

Colorado avg62%

Not ranked this year

New Meridian High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

27^th of 115St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	5.2	339 of 349	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	5.2	391 of 411	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	8.8	350 of 388	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	12.2	318 of 369	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	5.1	328 of 349	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	10.6	299 of 337	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	12.5	261 of 301	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	17.6	253 of 298	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	17.2	244 of 286	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	6.2	264 of 280	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	19.1	234 of 279	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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Schools Near New Meridian High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS English Language Arts (2025)				CMAS Math (2025)				CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
New Meridian High School	Public	9-12	1200 South Sunset	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3961	95	10	9.5	64.2%	38 (40.0%)	1 (1.1%)	52 (54.7%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)																	$28,176
St. Vrain Virtual High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	1200 South Sunset Street	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 591-8627	69	20	3.5	14.5%	54 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (11.6%)	2 (2.9%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)	84.5	44^th of 328 public high schools	86.6%					(n/a)					95.0	45.0											$24,125
Longmont High School	Public	9-12	1040 Sunset Street	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 776-6014	1,268	63	20.2	47.9%	667 (52.6%)	8 (0.6%)	523 (41.2%)	19 (1.5%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (3.5%)	51.3	145^th of 328 public high schools	55.8%		51.8	158^th of 349 public high schools	54.7%	13	68.0	42.0	65.0	32.0	58.0	29.0										36.9	$16,926
Silver Creek High School	Public	9-12	4901 Nelson Road	Longmont	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3721	1,208	53	22.9	27.0%	826 (68.4%)	17 (1.4%)	264 (21.9%)	56 (4.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (3.5%)	78.3	70^th of 328 public high schools	78.7%		77.7	72^nd of 349 public high schools	79.4%	2	78.0	51.0	78.0	54.0	78.0	48.0										33.9	$17,038
Niwot High School	Public	9-12	8989 E. Niwot Road	Niwot	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 652-2550	1,509	65	23.2	25.6%	966 (64.0%)	20 (1.3%)	368 (24.4%)	84 (5.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (4.4%)	86.1	40^th of 328 public high schools	87.8%		80.1	60^th of 349 public high schools	82.8%	20	82.0	56.0	86.0	60.0	80.0	54.0										49.4	$15,775
Skyline High School	Public	9-12	600 East Mountain View	Longmont	80504	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3741	1,082	59	18.4	64.1%	272 (25.1%)	13 (1.2%)	747 (69.0%)	11 (1.0%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.0%)	24	249^th of 328 public high schools	24.1%		22.1	270^th of 349 public high schools	22.6%	21	48.0	25.0	46.0	22.0	50.0	20.0										15.6	$18,254
Boulder Prep Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5075 Chaparral Court #1	Boulder	80301	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 545-6186	114	11	10.2		65 (57.0%)	4 (3.5%)	37 (32.5%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)																	$12,344
Mead High School	Public	9-12	12750 County Road #7	Longmont	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3940	1,174	56	21.1	26.1%	802 (68.3%)	9 (0.8%)	303 (25.8%)	22 (1.9%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.6%)	64.7	114^th of 328 public high schools	65.2%		57.4	130^th of 349 public high schools	62.8%	16	68.0	36.0	74.0	47.0	67.0	44.0										37.7	$16,765
Erie High School	Public	9-12	3180 County Road 5	Erie	80516	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 828-4213	1,727	74	23.3	13.1%	1,337 (77.4%)	13 (0.8%)	250 (14.5%)	79 (4.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (2.6%)	77.8	73^rd of 328 public high schools	77.7%		73.3	85^th of 349 public high schools	75.6%	12	74.0	44.0	86.0	61.0	78.0	45.0										33.0	$15,637
Lyons Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	100 McConnell Drive	Lyons	80540	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 823-6631	344	24	14.3	26.2%	294 (85.5%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	80.6	59^th of 328 public high schools	82.0%		86.3	42^nd of 349 public high schools	88.0%	17	70.0	55.0	95.0	54.0	85.0	42.0	80.0	73.0	77.1	76.8	51.2	47.4	69.4	55.6	68.8		$21,665

Frequently Asked Questions about New Meridian High School

How many students attend New Meridian High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 95 students attended New Meridian High School.

What district is New Meridian High School in?

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

What is the racial makeup of New Meridian High School?

Students at New Meridian High School are 55% Hispanic, 40% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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