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Meridian High School

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

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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

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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.