Nampa High School is a four-year public secondary school in Nampa, Idaho, the oldest of three high schools operated by the Nampa School District #131. The school colors are red white and blue and the mascot is a bulldog.
Serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12, Nampa Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nampa Senior High School serves the northwest part of Nampa, ID, covering an attendance zone of approximately 16.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nampa Senior High School's student population of 1,288 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nampa Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nampa Senior High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Hispanic
41%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
53%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nampa Senior High School's ranking?
Nampa Senior High School is ranked #564 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Nampa Senior High School often compared to?
Nampa Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyview High School, Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nampa Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Nampa Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Nampa Senior High School?
1,288 students attend Nampa Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nampa Senior High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nampa Senior High School?
Nampa Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nampa Senior High School offer ?
Nampa Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nampa Senior High School part of?
Nampa Senior High School is part of Nampa School District.
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