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Meridian High School

Meridian School District · Whatcom County · 194 W LAUREL ROAD, Bellingham, WA 98226.0

(360)398-8111

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8/10
#100
Rank 100 out of 378
Top 26%
English Language Arts9/10 · #67 · 84th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #66 · 83rd percentile
Science4/10 · #285 · 31st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Meridian High School sits just north of Bellingham in the quieter, more rural stretch of Whatcom County, drawing families who want a smaller-town feel without straying too far from the amenities of the city. The school punches well above average in English and math, making it a solid choice for academically focused families, though science scores are an area worth watching. If you love the Pacific Northwest lifestyle — farmland, mountains, and proximity to both Bellingham's arts scene and the Canadian border — this corner of Whatcom County has a lot of charm to offer alongside a genuinely strong academic foundation.

Student Demographics

137 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
77 (56%)
Hispanic
33 (24%)
Other
27 (20%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged63 (46%)
Students with Disabilities10 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

551
Enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
16.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
19
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

82.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

5
AP Courses
offered
14.2%
AP Participation
of students
69
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #568 · 3rd percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.