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School Comparison

Options High School
vs.
Meridian High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Options High School
Meridian High School
  • Meridian High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Options High School (99 vs. 4).
  • Meridian High School reported a higher students per counselor than Options High School (230.7:1 vs. 191:1).
  • Meridian High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Options High School (39 vs. 7).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Meridian High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Options High School (210 vs. 202).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Meridian High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Options High School (99 vs. 4).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Meridian High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Options High School (6 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Meridian High School reported a higher students per counselor than Options High School (230.7:1 vs. 191:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Meridian High School

2 metrics were reported by Meridian High School. Comparable data for Options High School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
69

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Options High School
$17,885.57
Meridian High School
$16,218.61
Local revenue share
Options High School
32.4%
Meridian High School
23%
State revenue share
Options High School
56.9%
Meridian High School
68.8%
Federal revenue share
Options High School
10.7%
Meridian High School
8.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Options High School
40.9%
Meridian High School
36.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Whatcom County
$80,989
Whatcom County
$80,989
Poverty rate
Whatcom County
12.7%
Whatcom County
12.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Whatcom County
38.1%
Whatcom County
38.1%
Unemployment rate
Whatcom County
4.5%
Whatcom County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.