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Meridian Technical Charter High School

Q: Is Meridian Technical Charter High School a good school?

Yes. Meridian Technical Charter High School ranks in the top 6.5% of Idaho high schools.

Q: How many students attend Meridian Technical Charter High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 206 students attended Meridian Technical Charter High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Meridian Technical Charter High School?

Students at Meridian Technical Charter High School are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

8^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 124 Idaho High Schools

Better than 94% of Idaho high schools

Summary

Meridian Technical Charter High School is a small, specialized public charter school in Meridian, Idaho, serving 206 students in grades 9–12 within the Joint School District No. 2. Despite its intimate size, this school has earned a reputation as one of Idaho's very best high schools: it holds a 5-star rating and currently ranks 7th out of 122 high schools statewide, after ranking 2nd in both 2024–2025 and 2021–2022. This isn't a fluke—since 2007, the school has never ranked lower than 7th in the state.

Academically, the school's results are exceptional, particularly in STEM subjects. On 2024–2025 state tests, 77.3% of students were proficient in math and an extraordinary 88.6% in science—roughly 32 points above the district and 46 points above the state in science. For context, nearby Centennial High School posted 46.8% math and 55.1% science proficiency, while Rocky Mountain High School posted 46.0% and 55.0%. The only school with comparable results is Meridian Medical Arts Charter, located just 0.05 miles away—together, these two specialized charters form a clear academic tier above the large comprehensive high schools nearby.

Beyond test scores, the school shines in engagement and resources. Chronic absenteeism sits at just 6.1%, less than half the district and state rates, signaling strong student commitment. Graduation rates have historically ranged from 97.1% to 100% between 2020 and 2024, though the school's 2024–2025 figure suddenly appeared as 82.5%, which may reflect a data-reporting anomaly rather than a real decline. With a favorable 14.7 student–teacher ratio and per-pupil spending of $11,232—roughly 70% higher than nearby comprehensive high schools—Meridian Technical offers a personalized, well-funded learning environment in which motivated students clearly thrive.

206

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,232

Per pupil spending ?

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646-5510

(208) 288-2928

District: Joint School District No. 2

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2008 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (76% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Idaho high schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg60%

Idaho avg45%

8^th of 124

Idaho public high schools ?

Top 6%▼ down 5 pts since 2022

From top 2% (2022) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 9High Schools in the Joint School District No. 2

12^th of 104Joint School District No. 2 among Idaho 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	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	94.5	8 of 124	93.5%	★★★★★
2025	98.9	2 of 112	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	99.6	2 of 110	98.2%	★★★★★
2011	85.8	3 of 165	98.2%	★★★★★
2010	88.6	6 of 169	96.4%	★★★★★
2008	88.8	6 of 151	96.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts85%+23 vs state

Science80%+38 vs state

Math64%+31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ISAT Math (2026)				ISAT Science (2026)			ISAT English Language Arts (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meridian Technical Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3800 North Locust Grove Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 288-2928	206	14	14.7	15.5%	155 (75.2%)	1 (0.5%)	29 (14.1%)	3 (1.5%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.8%)	94.5	8^th of 124 public high schools	93.5%		98.9	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%	6			64.1			79.5				84.6		$11,232	$00	$11,232
Meridian Medical Arts Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1789 East Heritage Park Lane	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4075	191	15	12.7	16.2%	139 (72.8%)	2 (1.0%)	32 (16.8%)	9 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.2%)								(n/a)			58.8			≥ 88%	≥ 88%			≥ 88%	≥ 88%	$11,226	$00	$11,226
Pathways In Education - West Ada	Public, Charter	9-12	6074 North Discovery Way	Boise	83713	Ada County	Pathways In Education - West Ada	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(986) 269-4522	79	5	14.4		53 (67.1%)	3 (3.8%)	14 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)	5 (6.3%)	10.3	117^th of 124 public high schools	5.6%					(n/a)			< 15%	< 15%		18.4				36.8
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	12400 West McMillan Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4250	1,743	86	20.3	30.4%	1,293 (74.2%)	78 (4.5%)	220 (12.6%)	65 (3.7%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	79 (4.5%)	80.9	27^th of 124 public high schools	78.2%		74.9	28^th of 112 public high schools	75.0%	1			51.1			58.6				78.6		$6,696	$634	$6,061
Rocky Mountain High School	Public	9-12	5450 North Linder Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4340	1,848	80	22.9	15.4%	1,511 (81.8%)	23 (1.2%)	210 (11.4%)	23 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	72 (3.9%)	84.6	17^th of 124 public high schools	86.3%		69	35^th of 112 public high schools	68.8%	18			50.5			63.3				85.2		$6,471	$609	$5,861
iSUCCEED VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL	Public, Charter	7-12	6148 North Discovery Way Suit	Boise	83713	Ada County	Isucceed Virtual High School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 375-3116	1,290	54	23.8		1,009 (78.2%)	8 (0.6%)	186 (14.4%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (5.8%)	13	115^th of 124 public high schools	7.3%					(n/a)	14.5	6.5	< 7%	< 8%	14.4	17.2	16.5	35.5	21.1	41.6	36.7	$6,828	$540	$6,287
iSucceed Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6148 North Discovery Way Suit	Boise	83713	Ada County	Isucceed Virtual High School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 375-3116	345	11	31.2		232 (67.2%)	3 (0.9%)	86 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.4%)	3.7	124^th of 124 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)			< 6%	< 6%		11.7				25.0		$838	$00	$838
Meridian Academy	Public	9-12	2311 East Lanark Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4315	182	13	14.5	51.6%	133 (73.1%)	2 (1.1%)	33 (18.1%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)	7.2	122^nd of 124 public high schools	1.6%					(n/a)			< 16%	< 16%		17.9				30.8		$9,486	$609	$8,877
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School	Public, Charter	6-12	12639 Explorer Drive Suite 1	Boise	83713	Ada County	Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 287-3668	155	16	9.4		111 (71.6%)	1 (0.6%)	32 (20.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)								(n/a)												$6,971	$00	$6,971
Rebound School Of Opportunity	Public	6-12	6075 North Locust Grove Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-5233	184	7	25.7		127 (69.0%)	5 (2.7%)	38 (20.7%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian Technical Charter High School

What district is Meridian Technical Charter High School in?

Joint School District No. 2

Is Meridian Technical Charter High School a good school?

Yes. Meridian Technical Charter High School ranks in the top 6.5% of Idaho high schools.

How many students attend Meridian Technical Charter High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 206 students attended Meridian Technical Charter High School.

What is the racial makeup of Meridian Technical Charter High School?

Students at Meridian Technical Charter High School are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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