Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, New Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Meridian High School's student population of 99 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Meridian High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Meridian High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
37%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Meridian High School's ranking?
New Meridian High School is ranked #1552 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are New Meridian High School often compared to?
New Meridian High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Justice High Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Meridian High School?
The graduation rate of New Meridian High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend New Meridian High School?
99 students attend New Meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of New Meridian High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Meridian High School?
New Meridian High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Meridian High School offer ?
New Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Meridian High School part of?
New Meridian High School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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