Meridian High School

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Meridian High School ranks 369 th of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

PO Box 380
Macon, IL 62544-0380

(217) 764-5233

District: Meridian CUSD 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
369^th of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,752

Feeder schools for Meridian High School:

Elementary:	Meridian Elementary School
Middle:	Meridian Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meridian High School ranks worse than 52.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.8. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Meridian High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridian High School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Meridian High School employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian High School is $11,752.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Meridian High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian High School 369^th of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See Meridian High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Meridian CUSD 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian CUSD 15 507^th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meridian High School

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Rank History for all students at Meridian High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	65.03	207^th	586	64.7%
2004	75.15	123^rd	592	79.2%
2005	55.37	300^th	590	49.2%
2006	71.33	159^th	596	73.3%
2007	35.94	446^th	612	27.1%
2008	62.97	252^nd	624	59.6%
2009	57.60	293^rd	632	53.6%
2010	45.60	421^st	643	34.5%
2011	59.77	298^th	655	54.5%
2012	53.87	353^rd	665	46.9%
2013	53.71	349^th	670	47.9%
2014	50.56	362^nd	670	46.0%
2015	40.13	345^th	614	43.8%
2016	22.82	514^th	643	20.1%
2017	66.74	178^th	642	72.3%
2018	43.28	379^th	647	41.4%
2019	51.54	314^th	701	55.2%
2021	53.49	269^th	688	60.9%
2022	39.17	433^rd	699	38.1%
2023	46.80	369^th	699	47.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	35.56	399^th	585	31.8%
2019	30.11	462^nd	639	27.7%
2021	81.94	76^th	611	87.6%
2022	44.54	334^th	626	46.6%
2023	40.86	385^th	644	40.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Meridian High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	37.06	405^th	620	34.7%
2019	61.81	226^th	665	66.0%
2021	69.39	170^th	639	73.4%
2022	42.64	380^th	658	42.2%
2023	43.22	375^th	656	42.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Meridian High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	48.68	318^th	619	48.6%
2019	37.73	426^th	675	36.9%
2021	38.72	376^th	653	42.4%
2022	34.77	441^st	664	33.6%
2023	48.35	326^th	668	51.2%

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Rank History for White students at Meridian High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	29.66	409^th	548	25.4%
2019	30.95	380^th	552	31.2%
2021	33.42	345^th	553	37.6%
2022	22.08	467^th	560	16.6%
2023	26.75	429^th	557	23.0%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Meridian High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	399	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1996	399	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1997	376	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1998	343	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	348
1999	332	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2000	335	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2001	319	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2002	314	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
2003	314	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
2004	325	0	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	332
2005	329	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2006	332	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2007	338	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	348
2008	320	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	333
2009	325	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	334
2010	323	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	336
2011	298	2	1	2	0	0	37	0	340
2012	320	1	1	3	0	1	13	0	339
2013	326	2	0	1	0	0	15	0	344
2014	328	0	1	2	0	0	10	0	341
2015	303	1	0	2	0	0	6	0	312
2016	291	1	0	3	0	0	5	0	300
2017	258	1	0	6	0	0	4	0	269
2018	254	2	0	5	0	0	2	0	263
2019	247	2	1	7	0	0	2	0	259
2020	250	2	1	8	0	0	3	0	264
2021	277	2	0	6	0	0	10	0	295
2022	285	5	1	10	0	0	9	0	310
2023	282	2	1	11	0	0	8	0	304

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meridian High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	403	25.0	16.1	n/a
1996	403	25.0	16.1	n/a
1997	378	24.0	15.8	n/a
1998	348	23.0	15.1	n/a
1999	337	24.0	14.0	n/a
2000	335	22.0	15.2	n/a
2001	320	22.0	14.5	n/a
2002	317	22.4	14.2	11
2003	317	22.4	14.2	11
2004	332	19.0	17.5	13
2005	333	20.1	16.6	12.3
2006	335	20.3	16.5	13.4
2007	348	23.0	15.1	18
2008	333	20.0	16.7	19.1
2009	334	20.9	16.0	21
2010	336	21.3	15.7	24.4
2011	340	20.4	16.6	25.6
2012	339	20.0	16.9	29.8
2013	344	20.0	17.2	30.2
2014	341	18.0	18.9	35.5
2015	312	21.0	14.8	36.5
2016	300	19.0	15.7	30
2017	269	20.5	13.1	31.2
2018	263	20.7	12.6	26.6
2019	259	21.0	12.3	26.6
2020	264	21.0	12.5	28.4
2021	295	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	310	22.0	14.0	26.5
2023	304	19.9	15.2	33.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meridian High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	403	25.0	16.1	n/a
1996	403	25.0	16.1	n/a
1997	378	24.0	15.8	n/a
1998	348	23.0	15.1	n/a
1999	337	24.0	14.0	n/a
2000	335	22.0	15.2	n/a
2001	320	22.0	14.5	n/a
2002	317	22.4	14.2	11
2003	317	22.4	14.2	11
2004	332	19.0	17.5	13
2005	333	20.1	16.6	12.3
2006	335	20.3	16.5	13.4
2007	348	23.0	15.1	18
2008	333	20.0	16.7	19.1
2009	334	20.9	16.0	21
2010	336	21.3	15.7	24.4
2011	340	20.4	16.6	25.6
2012	339	20.0	16.9	29.8
2013	344	20.0	17.2	30.2
2014	341	18.0	18.9	35.5
2015	312	21.0	14.8	36.5
2016	300	19.0	15.7	30
2017	269	20.5	13.1	31.2
2018	263	20.7	12.6	26.6
2019	259	21.0	12.3	26.6
2020	264	21.0	12.5	28.4
2021	295	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	310	22.0	14.0	26.5
2023	304	19.9	15.2	33.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Meridian High School

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%		24.5%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.6%	100.0%	20.6%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	26.2%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.6%	100.0%	54.4%
2021	100.0%	99.7%	99.7%	99.7%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	95.6%
2022	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	98.1%
2023	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridian High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$288 (2.6%)	$10,751 (97.4%)	$11,039
2020	$277 (2.7%)	$10,040 (97.3%)	$10,317
2021	$619 (6.3%)	$9,145 (93.7%)	$9,764
2022	$619 (6.3%)	$9,145 (93.7%)	$9,764
2023	$587 (5.0%)	$11,165 (95.0%)	$11,752

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 314^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 369^th of 699 High schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Meridian High School)	22.6	13.5	9.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Meridian CUSD 15)	22.6	13.5	9.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian High School)	24.5	20.3	4.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian CUSD 15)	24.5	20.3	4.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Meridian High School)	42.5	54.4	11.9%
End of Course Science (Meridian CUSD 15)	42.5	54.4	11.9%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	304	17.4%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	247	282	14.2%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.6%	33.9%	7.2%

Schools Near Meridian High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISA Science (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	SAT English Language Arts (2023)	% Polio (2023)	% Measles (2023)	% Mumps (2023)	% Rubella (2023)	% Hepatitis B (2023)	% Varicella (2023)	% DTP (2023)	% Meningococcal (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science End of Course	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meridian High School	Public	9-12	PO Box 380	Macon	62544	Macon County	Meridian CUSD 15	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 764-5233	304	20	15.2	33.9%	282 (92.8%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	46.8	369^th of 699 public high schools	47.2%		39.2	433^rd of 699 public high schools	38.1%	64	54.4	13.5	20.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$11,752	$587	$11,165
Central A & M High School	Public	9-12	229 E Pine St	Moweaqua	62550	Shelby County	Central A & M CUD 21	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 768-3866	225	22	10.2	42.2%	216 (96.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	33.8	477^th of 699 public high schools	31.8%		32.1	478^th of 699 public high schools	31.6%	1	39.7	5.1	22.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	$13,544	$406	$13,138
Mt Zion High School	Public	9-12	305 S Henderson St	Mount Zion	62549	Macon County	Mt Zion CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 864-2363	763	42	18.3	21.6%	692 (90.7%)	10 (1.3%)	19 (2.5%)	11 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.5%)	86.7	74^th of 699 public high schools	89.4%		84.4	87^th of 699 public high schools	87.6%	13	64.2	40.4	48.3	99.6	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.9	98.9	$10,365	$774	$9,592
Eisenhower High School	Public	9-12	1200 S 16th St	Decatur	62521	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 362-3100	934	55	16.9	73.2%	315 (33.7%)	473 (50.6%)	38 (4.1%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (10.9%)	20.6	563^rd of 699 public high schools	19.5%		20.6	561^st of 699 public high schools	19.7%	2	30.9	4.4	9.8	100.0	99.9	99.9	99.9	100.0	99.9	100.0	95.3	$15,522	$1,058	$14,464
Futures Unlimited	Public	9-12	300 E Eldorado St	Decatur	62523	Macon County	Macon/Piatt ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 362-3080	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MacArthur High School	Public	9-12	1499 W Grand Ave	Decatur	62522	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 362-3152	1,105	56	19.7	67.0%	327 (29.6%)	569 (51.5%)	62 (5.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	142 (12.9%)	21.5	557^th of 699 public high schools	20.3%		26.8	517^th of 699 public high schools	26.0%	40	27.4	4.8	13.6	99.2	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.3	99.4	99.3	95.5	$14,476	$1,107	$13,369
Heartland Technical Academy	Public	11-12	1 College Park	Decatur	62521	Macon County	Macon/Piatt ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 872-4050	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sangamon Valley High School	Public	9-12	398 N Illinois St	Niantic	62551	Macon County	Sangamon Valley CUSD 9	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 668-2392	180	17	10.3	52.8%	166 (92.2%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.2%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	43.5	394^th of 699 public high schools	43.6%		29.9	496^th of 699 public high schools	29.0%	102	51.1	12.8	19.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$13,924	$1,063	$12,861
Okaw Valley High School	Public	9-12	PO Box 249	Bethany	61914	Moultrie County	Okaw Valley CUSD 302	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 665-3631	173	16	11.1	42.8%	170 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.9	436^th of 699 public high schools	37.6%		36.5	453^rd of 699 public high schools	35.2%	17	51.1	10.6	14.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	$14,175	$611	$13,563
Kemmerer Village School	Public	6-12	941 N 2500 East Rd	Assumption	62510	Christian County	Central A & M CUD 21	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 226-4012	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian High School

What district is Meridian High School in?

Meridian CUSD 15

Is Meridian High School a good school?

Meridian High School ranks 369^th of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Meridian High School?

Students at Meridian High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Meridian High School?

Meridian High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Meridian Elementary School
Middle : Meridian Middle School

How many students attend Meridian High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Meridian High School.

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