For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,335 students in Mountain Home, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mountain Home, ID are Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite, Bennett Mountain High School and Mountain Home Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Mountain Home, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bennett Mountain High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Mountain Home, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 7-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Home Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mountain Home, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mountain Home, ID include Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite, Bennett Mountain High School and Mountain Home Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mountain Home?
5 public high schools are located in Mountain Home.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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