Meridian High School

High No virtual instruction Macon, IL Grades 09–12 Rural: Fringe Decatur, IL SchoolScore™ A+ (93.8)

Meridian High School is a public High school located in Macon, ILLINOIS, operated by the Meridian CUSD 15 school district. It serves grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 287 students enrolled; a 12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois High School Average
Enrollment
287.0
State avg: 849.0
▼ 66% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
State avg: 13.7:1
▼ 10% better
School Details
School Name
Meridian High School
NCESSCH ID
170012300873
State School ID
IL-39-055-0150-26-390550150260001
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
728 S Wall St
City
Macon
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
62544
County
Macon County
Metro Area
Decatur, IL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1715
State Leg. Upper
17054
State Leg. Lower
17107
Latitude
39.70263
Longitude
-88.99685
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
287
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.3
Teachers FTE
📐
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 125 43.6%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Meridian CUSD 15
LEAID
1700123
State LEA ID
IL-39-055-0150-26
Phone
(217)764-5269
Website
http://www.meridianhawks.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Macon
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$16,756K
Federal Revenue
$1,840K
State Revenue
$6,823K
Local Revenue
$8,093K
Total Expenditure
$15,332K
Instruction Exp.
$7,337K
Support Services
$4,007K
Other Current Exp.
$535K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meridian High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Meridian High School?
287 students are enrolled at Meridian High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Meridian High School have?
Meridian High School has 23.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Meridian High School serve?
Meridian High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Meridian High School a charter school?
Meridian High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Meridian High School located in?
Meridian High School is located in the Decatur, IL metropolitan area.
What school district does Meridian High School belong to?
Meridian High School is part of the Meridian CUSD 15 school district.
How much does Meridian CUSD 15 spend per student?
The Meridian CUSD 15 district spends approximately $53,421,603 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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