Meridian High School in Falls Church, VA

At a glance

Reported students

893

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

67.56

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia high enrollment

41st percentile

Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

587

Meridian High School: 893 reported students.

State peer staffing position

39th percentile

13.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 847
Teachers (FTE): 101
Student–teacher ratio: 8.4:1

What the reported data says about Meridian High School

Meridian High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Falls Church. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Falls Church City Public Schools. NCES reports 893 students for 2024–25.

Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Meridian High School

1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3%
Students with disabilities: 11.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 13.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 6
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White61%
Hispanic15.6%
Black3.8%
Asian7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial12.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

4 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Middle · Grades 06–08

632 reported students

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Elementary · Grades 03–05

587 reported students

Mount Daniel Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

486 reported students

Jessie Thackrey Preschool

Other · Grades PK–PK

73 reported students

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Public schools near Meridian High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Marshall High High · Fairfax County Public Schools	09–12	2,200	1.2 mi
McLean High High · Fairfax County Public Schools	09–12	2,428	1.8 mi
Falls Church High High · Fairfax County Public Schools	09–12	2,170	2.6 mi
Yorktown High High · Arlington County Public Schools	09–12	2,593	2.8 mi
Justice High High · Fairfax County Public Schools	09–12	2,357	3.6 mi
Langley High High · Fairfax County Public Schools	09–12	2,181	3.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Meridian High School

What grades does Meridian High School serve?

Meridian High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Falls Church City Public Schools.

How many students attend Meridian High School?

Meridian High School reported 893 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 847 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Meridian High School?

The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 893 students and 67.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Meridian High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Meridian High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Falls Church City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Meridian High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

13.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Meridian High School in?

Meridian High School is part of Falls Church City Public Schools, based in Falls Church, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Meridian High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marshall High (1.2 mi), McLean High (1.8 mi), Falls Church High (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.