For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 11,957 students in 83642, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in 83642, ID are Renaissance High School, Compass Public Charter School and Idaho Fine Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 83642 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 83642, ID have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 83642 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83642, ID Public High Schools (2026)
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 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
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 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,848 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
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 | 2,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,774 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
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 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
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 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 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
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 83642, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in 83642, ID include Renaissance High School, Compass Public Charter School and Idaho Fine Arts Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 83642?
15 public high schools are located in 83642.
What is the racial composition of students in 83642?
83642 public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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