Meridian High School vs. Lynden High School
Should you attend Meridian High School or Lynden High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Lynden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, Meridian High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,002 students in grades 9-12, Lynden High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
534 students
1,002 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#728 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
157
257
Grade 10 Students
144
229
Grade 11 Students
107
256
Grade 12 Students
126
260
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
21%
29%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
61%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%