OUR COMMUNITY .:. EDUCATION

The Meridian School District, also know as Joint School District #2, is the largest in the state, and has a proud history of excellence, innovation and sound financial management. The District operates on a middle school system, with elementary schools serving K-5, middle schools years 6-8, and high schools 9-12. Year-round elementary schools are available. The District offers alternative middle and high schools, and a large professional-technical program.

The District operates 28 elementary schools, 3 K-8 schools, 7 middle schools, 2 alternative middle schools, 6 high schools and 3 alternative high schools.  All schools are accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Excellence in education is a top priority in Meridian with parent organizations, civic groups and business leaders working with teachers and school administrators to constantly improve student motivation and achievement.

The District has earned statewide recognition for excellence in academics, athletics and other student activities. The District’s students consistently outperform state and national averages on standardized tests of student performance.

Based on the 2010 Census:
• 31% of the adult population have attended college, higher than the national average of 27.9%
• 91% of the adult population are high school graduates, higher than the national average of 85.2%

Higher Education

Numerous colleges and universities are located within a 20 mile radius of Meridian, including Boise State University, Northwest Nazarene University and College of Idaho. The University of Idaho and Idaho State University also have programs in the area.

The University of Phoenix, George Fox University and Broadview University campuses in southwest Idaho are all located in Meridian.

Idaho State University Meridian Health Science Center houses Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs in various health professions, including Pharmacy, Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Science, Counseling, and Paramedic Science.

The College of Western Idaho, our area's community college, is one of the fastest growing community colleges in America.  Opened in 2009, it already has over 6000 students of all ages enrolled in classes at 7 campus sites, and 13 offsite locations around the Treasure Valley.