Rocky Mountain High School is a four-year public secondary school in Meridian, Idaho, west of Boise. Opened in the fall of 2008, it is the fifth major high school in the West Ada School District. As of 2015, Rocky Mountain has had the largest enrollment in the state, beating out neighboring rival Mountain View.
Serving 1,911 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Mountain High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,911 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rocky Mountain High School's student population of 1,911 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,911 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain High School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
81%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain High School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain High School is ranked #157 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Rocky Mountain High School often compared to?
Rocky Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View High School, Eagle High School, Meridian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Mountain High School is 91%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain High School?
1,911 students attend Rocky Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rocky Mountain High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain High School?
Rocky Mountain High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain High School offer ?
Rocky Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain High School part of?
Rocky Mountain High School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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