For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,417 students in Caldwell, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Caldwell, ID are Thomas Jefferson Charter, Vision Charter School and Notus Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Caldwell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Caldwell, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Notus Jr/sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Caldwell, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1209 Adam Smith Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-8772
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-8772
Gr: K-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19291 Ward Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-9220
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-9220
Gr: K-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Notus Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25260 Notus Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-4633
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 459-4633
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Vallivue High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Homedale Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-9253
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-9253
Gr: 9-12 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Vallivue Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6123 Timber Drive
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Caldwell Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 South Indiana
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3304
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3304
Gr: 9-12 | 1,394 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Elevate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Canyon Springs High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
516 North 11th Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3325
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy Nampa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Gr: 6-11 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Academy North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3716 Killdeer Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-11 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
28371 El Paso Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
222 12th Ave N
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7240
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7240
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Caldwell, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rivervue Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21985 Dixie River Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-8899
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-8899
Gr: 6-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
5207 South Montana Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-0445
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-0445
Gr: PK-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Caldwell, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Caldwell, ID include Thomas Jefferson Charter, Vision Charter School and Notus Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Caldwell?
12 public high schools are located in Caldwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell?
Caldwell public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Caldwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Caldwell include: Thomas Jefferson Charter vs. Vision Charter School, Vision Charter School vs. Thomas Jefferson Charter
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