| West Ada School District #2 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1303 E Central Dr
Meridian, ID 83642Western Ada County, Idaho
United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Challenges" |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Established | 1945 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Derek Bub |
| Budget | $253,745,101 (2010-11) |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 35,118 (2011 est.) |
| Athletic conference | Southern Idaho - 5A (IHSAA) |
| Other information | |
| Website | westada.org |
The West Ada School District #2, long known as the Meridian School District, is a school district based in Meridian, Idaho. In addition to Meridian, the district operates public schools in Eagle, Star and western Boise. It is the largest school district in Idaho.[1]
In June 2014, the district board of trustees voted to change the common name of the district, previously known as the Meridian School District, to West Ada School District. The official name, Joint School District No. 2, remains unchanged.[2]
District information[edit]
The West Ada School District educates more than 35,000 students in 49 schools over an area of 382 square miles (990 km2). The district has grown by more than 5,000 students in the last five years. West Ada School District schools range in enrollment from 300 to over 2,000 students. School buildings vary in age with the oldest being more than 50 years old.[citation needed][when?]
In Ada County the district includes:[3]
The district extends into Canyon County, where it includes portions of Nampa and Star.[4]
Governance[edit]
The district is administered by a five-member Board of Trustees elected by voters residing within the district's boundaries.[5] Each of the five trustees represent specific geographic zones in the district.[6] They receive no salaries or benefits and are elected to a four-year term.[5]
| Zone | Trustee (as of 2023)[7] |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lori Frasure (Chair) |
| 2 | Lucas Baclayon |
| 3 | Angie Redford |
| 4 | David Binetti |
| 5 | Rene Ozuna (Vice-Chair) |
History[edit]
Timeline
- 1945 - School districts reorganized to reduce 1,082 school districts in Idaho to 301 districts.
- 1950 - District named "Class A School District No. 2."
- 1963 - The District’s name was officially changed to its current name, "Joint School District No. 2."
- 2005 - Total enrollment for the district reached over 30,000.
- 2007 - The district moved into its new offices, consolidating seven different office locations.
- 2014 - Colloquial name changed from "Meridian School District" to "West Ada School District."
| Superintendents | Years |
|---|---|
| L.A. Thomas | 1950–1953 |
| Roy G. Denton | 1953–1963 |
| J. Lowell Scott | 1964–1973 |
| August M. Hein | 1973–1985 |
| Nick Hallett | 1985–1992 |
| Bob L. Haley | 1992–1998 |
| Christine H. Donnell | 1998–2004 |
| Linda Clark | 2004–2015 |
| Mary Ann Ranells | 2016–2021 |
| Derek Bub | 2021–Present |
High schools[edit]
There are currently 7 high schools and 6 alternative schools in the district, five of which are classified 5A by the Idaho High School Activities Association.
Boise[edit]
- Centennial High School - (1987)
Meridian[edit]
- Central Academy (Alternative)
- Idaho Fine Arts Academy
- Meridian Academy (Alternative)
- Meridian High School - (1904, 1975)
- Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School - (2003) (Alternative)
- Meridian Technical Charter High School - (1999) (Alternative)
- Mountain View High School - (2003)
- Owyhee High School - (2021)
- Renaissance High School- (2009) (Alternative)
- Rocky Mountain High School - (2008)
Eagle[edit]
- Eagle Academy (Alternative)
- Eagle High School - (1995)
- North Star Public Charter School (Alternative)
Middle schools[edit]
There are currently 7 middle schools & 2 alternatives in the district.
Star[edit]
- Star Middle School
Meridian[edit]
- Heritage Middle School (2007)
- Lewis & Clark Middle School
- Meridian Middle School (1904, 1975)
- Sawtooth Middle School
- Victory Middle School (2016)
Boise[edit]
- Lake Hazel Middle School (1977)
- Lowell Scott Middle School - (1972)
Eagle[edit]
- Eagle Middle School
Alternatives (Meridian)[edit]
- Crossroads Middle School
- Pathways Middle School
Elementary schools[edit]
There are currently 32 elementary schools in the district.
Meridian[edit]
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Boise[edit]
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Eagle[edit]
- Eagle Elementary School of the Arts
- Eagle Hills Elementary
- Galileo STEM Academy*
- Seven Oaks Elementary
Star[edit]
- Star Elementary
*Galileo STEM Academy is both a middle school and an elementary school
References[edit]
- ^ "Meridian to hold school levy election March 13", Idaho Statesman, February 2, 2012. (accessed 4 February 2012)
- ^ "West Ada School District News Blog", July 9, 2014. (accessed 4 August 2014)
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ada County, ID" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Text list
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Canyon County, ID" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Text list
- ^ a b "Board of Trustees / About The Board". West Ada School District. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". westadaschools.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "West Ada Trustees". West Ada School District. Retrieved April 13, 2023.