For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 422 students in Payette, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Payette, ID are Payette Academy and Payette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Payette have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Payette, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Payette High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Payette, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Payette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Payette, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Payette, ID include Payette Academy and Payette High School.
How many public high schools are located in Payette?
2 public high schools are located in Payette.
What is the racial composition of students in Payette?
Payette public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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