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Enrollment
396
High
DISTRICT 458 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 262358008394
Meridian Early College High School
3303 N MERIDIAN RD, SANFORD, MI 48657 · (989) 687-3300 · Midland County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL396 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
141 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 55%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 96 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 100 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 71 | 18% |
| Grade 12 | 129 | 33% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Meridian Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Meridian Early College High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Early College High School this school | 396 | 35.6% | N/A |
| Kingsley Area High School KINGSLEY | 401 | 37.7% | N/A |
| New Lothrop High School NEW LOTHROP | 398 | 34.2% | 53.4% |
| Marine City High School MARINE CITY | 437 | 36.2% | N/A |
| Millington High School MILLINGTON | 358 | 33.5% | N/A |
| Negaunee High School NEGAUNEE | 474 | 34.0% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Meridian Early College High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Midland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 396 | #379 of 844 | #4 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.1:1 | #244 of 548 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.4% | #457 of 550 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.6% | #446 of 654 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.8% | #279 of 436 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
396
-55 (-12%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
was 23.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 396 | 21.9 | 18.1:1 | 36% (141) |
| 2023-24 | 399 | 22.7 | 17.6:1 | 40% (160) |
| 2022-23 | 408 | 24.3 | 16.8:1 | 42% (171) |
| 2020-21 | 451 | 19 | 23.7:1 | 43% (194) |
| 2017-18 | 444 | 19 | 23.4:1 | 39% (173) |
| 2015-16 | 465 | 19 | 24.5:1 | 31% (144) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Meridian Early College High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (444 to 396); teachers up 15% (19 to 21.9).
About Meridian Early College High School
Meridian Early College High School operates as a medium-sized high school in SANFORD, Michigan. The school counts 396 students across grades 9 through 12.
Besides Meridian Early College High School, Meridian Public Schools runs 2 other schools. The district enrolls 1,374 students.
Most students at Meridian Early College High School are White: 92% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 4% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. County-wide, about 90% of residents are White. By the diversity index, Meridian Early College High School comes in at 14%.
With 21.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Meridian Early College High School was 18.1:1. Among high schools in Michigan, the typical ratio is 21.6:1. Meridian Early College High School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 36%. That is close to the 39% average for public schools in Midland County.
Among Midland County residents, median household income is about $77,705, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. Meridian Early College High School is one of 26 public schools in Midland County, which together enroll about 11,324 students.
The nearest public school is Meridian Elementary School, at about 0.2 miles. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
NCES assigns Meridian Early College High School the locale Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 396 was 12% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 451. Federal data show the ratio falling from 23.7:1 to 18.1:1.
Discussions about Meridian Early College High School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Midland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
83,757
Census ACS
Median income
$77,705
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
11,324 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Meridian Public Schools
- Meridian Elementary SchoolElementary · 537 students
- Meridian Junior High SchoolMiddle · 441 students
Other schools in SANFORD
- Meridian Elementary SchoolElementary · 537 students
- Meridian Junior High SchoolMiddle · 441 students
Nearby schools
- Meridian Elementary School0.2 mi · 537
- Meridian Junior High School0.3 mi · 441
- HH Dow High School6.6 mi · 1,272
- Academic and Career Education Academy6.8 mi · 85
- Woodcrest Elementary School6.9 mi · 600
- Windover High School7.6 mi · 95
Frequently asked questions
About Meridian Early College High SchoolHow many students attend Meridian Early College High School?
Meridian Early College High School enrolls approximately 396 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Meridian Early College High School serve?
Meridian Early College High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Meridian Early College High School?
Approximately 18.1:1 students per teacher at Meridian Early College High School.
What is the student diversity at Meridian Early College High School?
Student demographics at Meridian Early College High School are roughly 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Meridian Early College High School public or private?
Meridian Early College High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Meridian Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.