West Ada School District


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, Kuna, and western Boise. The district also has jurisdiction in parts of Garden City, rural areas in western and central Ada County, and small portions of eastern Canyon County. 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. 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. The district is administered by a five-member Board of Trustees elected by voters residing within the district's boundaries.

History

Timeline
SuperintendentsYears
L.A. Thomas1950–1953
Roy G. Denton1953–1963
J. Lowell Scott1964–1973
August M. Hein1973–1985
Nick Hallett1985–1992
Bob L. Haley1992–1998
Christine H. Donnell1998–2004
Linda Clark2004–2015
Mary Ann Ranells2016–Present

High schools

There are currently 12 high schools and alternative schools in the district, five of which are classified 5A by the Idaho High School Activities Association.

Boise

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

Meridian

There are currently 32 elementary schools in the district.

Meridian

Boise

Eagle

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