For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 14,096 students in Meridian, ID. The top ranked public high schools in Meridian, ID are Renaissance High School, Meridian Technical Charter High School and Meridian Medical Arts Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public high schools.
Meridian, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Renaissance High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Meridian, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5450 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4340
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,911 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 South Millennium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4050
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Owyhee High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3650 North Owyhee Storm Avenue
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4500
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Meridian High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 West Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4160
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,823 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Idaho Technical Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 15
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Central Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6075 North Locus Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Idaho Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: K-12 | 1,541 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Virtual School House
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1303 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Swan Falls High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 South Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Rebound School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 East Watertower Street S1
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Meridian Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2311 East Lanark Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4315
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4315
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Meridian, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Meridian Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Meridian Night School (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6075 North Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 939-1404
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Meridian, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Meridian, ID include Renaissance High School, Meridian Technical Charter High School and Meridian Medical Arts Charter. Meridian has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
How many public high schools are located in Meridian?
18 public high schools are located in Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Meridian include: Meridian Academy vs. Rebound School Of Opportunity, Rebound School Of Opportunity vs. Meridian Academy, Meridian Medical Arts Charter vs. Meridian Technical Charter High School
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