Meridian High School

Meridian High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
121 Mustang Aly,  Falls Church, VA
Falls Church City Public Schools
3.9
4.3
865 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Matt Hills
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
93%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
93%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
650
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
79.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
215:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
63.6%
Hispanic
14.6%
Two or more races
11.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
Black
3.4%
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School Rankings

#12 Best Public HS in Virginia
#27 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 249 Students
Virginia Tech 223 Students
James Madison University 196 Students
William & Mary 163 Students
George Mason University 134 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 132 Students
Georgetown University 68 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 67 Students
University of Mary Washington 61 Students
New York University 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 111 Students
Business 101 Students
Biology 82 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Political Science and Government 68 Students
International Relations 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Engineering 44 Students
Environmental Science 35 Students
Marketing 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 137 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/9/2024
Because it is an upper class area, there is little diversity, to give a better sense of the real world affordable housing should be implemented nearby.
4.0 Junior
9/27/2024
I like my school. It is a really modern new building with really great facilities. I like that there are many opportunities for students and it is an overall good environment
4.0 Freshman
6/20/2024
The overall campus is very nice, and every classroom is equipped with the latest technology. I wish the administration put in more effort to connect with the students because most students do not know their names.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 13 Reviews
5.0 other
10/26/2024
An exceptional school with a top notch teaching and support staff. Meridian teaches the value of hard work and the importance of character and community as students learn to think for themselves, to approach life thoughtfully and creatively. The English Department at Meridian is quite possibly the b...
5.0 parent
9/11/2023
By far the most excellent school system in Virginia! Caring teachers, bright students and a close community of support remain the best gifts of this small school system. Our children began their exemplary K-12 education in the FCCPS in the 1980s. Now our grandchildren continue the tradition of kindn...
5.0 parent
3/14/2023
We've been in FCCPS since Mount Daniel so have seen the education and community for well over a decade. The academics go beyond just the standard courses thanks to IB programing that starts early. My child has special medical needs and we've felt very supported throughout the time in the district. S...
2.0 parent
4/4/2019
My daughter had a very negative experience at this school. However, I do think it is an academically rigorous, achievement-focused school and there is a lot of opportunity to excel, given the right teachers and circumstances. However, things don't always align perfectly for all students and the scho...

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