Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School is a high school operating within the West Ada School District. Included in its program are an associates degree through Idaho State University, a wide array of concurrent credit opportunities, and certifications in MA, EMT, Pharmacy Technician.
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Meridian Medical Arts Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridian Medical Arts Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Meridian Medical Arts Charter's student population of 185 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Motto
To be the nation's top health-science public high school
School Rankings
Meridian Medical Arts Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Medical Arts Charter is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
75%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCheering
FootballFreestyle Skiing
GolfLacrosse
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Volley BallWrestling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Honor SocietyHOSA
Key ClubNewspaper
Ski TeamStudent council
Yearbook
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Guardian Knights
- Every course is integrated with the principals of health care. In every class students will learn how the materials are important to health care providers and how it is applied in the health care field. Students will complete job shadows and internships. They will also become certified in EMT, CNA, Med Office, or Pharmacy Tech.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Medical Arts Charter's ranking?
Meridian Medical Arts Charter is ranked #10 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Meridian Medical Arts Charter often compared to?
Meridian Medical Arts Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Meridian Technical Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meridian Medical Arts Charter?
The graduation rate of Meridian Medical Arts Charter is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Meridian Medical Arts Charter?
185 students attend Meridian Medical Arts Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Meridian Medical Arts Charter students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Medical Arts Charter?
Meridian Medical Arts Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Medical Arts Charter offer ?
Meridian Medical Arts Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridian Medical Arts Charter part of?
Meridian Medical Arts Charter is part of Joint School District No. 2.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
My daughter attends this school and I cannot say enough about it! The teachers and staff are so great to deal with. The students that attend MMACHS are very polite and it is like a family. They are able to get concurrent credits for some of their class through ISU, BSU and NNU. My daughter looks forward to getting her CNA and EMT certification and they also have Pharm Tech option as well. HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is one of MMACHS clubs. The students can compete in State events and that can take them to Nationals. I believe that if you have a student that is interested in the health care field, you need to check this school out.
5 3/20/2011
MMACHS is a public charter school that operates independently within the Meridian School District. Grades 9-12, this High School offers a professional-technical approach to prepare students for a career in the Health Sciences. Its current enrollents is approximately 199 students.
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