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. 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.

District information

The West Ada School District educates more than 35,000 students in 49 schools over an area of 382 sqmi. The district has grown by more than 5,000 students in the last five years. West Ada School District schools range in enrollment from 100 to over 2,000 students. School buildings vary in age with the oldest being more than 50 years old. In Ada County the district includes: The district extends into Canyon County, where it includes portions of Nampa and Star.

Governance

The district is administered by a five-member Board of Trustees elected by voters residing within the district's boundaries. Each of the five trustees represent specific geographic zones in the district. They receive no salaries or benefits and are elected to a four-year term.

History

Timeline

High schools

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

Meridian

Eagle

Middle schools

There are currently 7 middle schools & 2 alternatives in the district.

Star

Meridian

Boise

Eagle

Alternatives (Meridian)

Elementary schools

There are currently 32 elementary schools in the district.

Meridian

Boise

Eagle

Star

• Galileo STEM Academy is both a middle school and an elementary school