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Best Meridian Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 14,453 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 24% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: K-12 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5450 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,848 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 South Millennium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Owyhee High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3650 North Owyhee Storm Avenue
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,884 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Meridian High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 West Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Central Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6075 North Locus Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Swan Falls High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 South Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Rebound School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 East Watertower Street S1
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Meridian Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 East Lanark Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4315
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Ada Professional-technical Center
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways In Education - West Ada
Charter School
965 Ustick Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Meridian, ID?
How many public high schools are located in Meridian?
20 public high schools are located in Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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?

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