Meridian Academy

Meridian Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
54 Brookside Ave,  Jamaica Plain, MA
4.7
4.6
96 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joshua Abrams
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$38,900

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
14
Part Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
95%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
66.2%
Male
33.8%
White
70.1%
Black
11.9%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
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School Rankings

#41 Most Diverse Private HS in Massachusetts
#57 Best Private HS in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Boston 9 Students
Northeastern University 8 Students
Boston University 6 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 6 Students
Brown University 5 Students
Suffolk University 5 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 4 Students
Boston College 4 Students
Dartmouth College 3 Students
Brandeis University 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 6 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Nursing 3 Students
International Relations 3 Students
Marketing 2 Students
Environmental Science 2 Students
Mathematics 2 Students
Health Professions 2 Students
Digital Marketing 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 14 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/28/2021
We wondered if Meridian was too good to be true. But it's really what it says it is. More schools should be like this.
5.0 Senior
5/2/2018
After attending a few different types of schools throughout Boston (public and private), I have never seen a more supportive, kind, and thoughtful school vibe. It is a place where teachers encourage thoughtful discourse, creative expression, and active community involvement. Meridian is truly special.
4.0 NicheUser
8/14/2016
We recieve accurate, frequent, and up to date information on topics like sex education, bullying prevention, and personal safety. Although we are located in Boston, I feel safe during all school hours of the day at our Jamaica Plain location. I also felt safe at our previous location in Brookline.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 10 Reviews
2.0 parent
12/17/2021
Meridian Academy advertises itself as a place that attempts to "foster community" and "act with integrity and perseverance". In our experience as parents of a Meridian student, nothing could be further from the truth. The faculty and leadership do not provide a welcoming and accepting environment to...
5.0 parent
9/28/2021
I wish more schools were like Meridian
5.0 parent
12/3/2019
GREAT. We love Meridian and are happy we found it.
5.0 parent
11/19/2019
Best decision we could have made.Real family/community environment. Younger kids have older mentors.As a 7th grader, he is already learning about Physics & engineering. He says these classes are the best ever. Math, Science, Technology classes are so hands-on! Additionally, they learn the reason for...

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