Renaissance High School is a four-year public magnet high school within the West Ada School District located in Meridian, Idaho, United States.
Serving 662 students in grades 9-12, Renaissance High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Renaissance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Renaissance High School's student population of 662 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Renaissance High School ranks within the top 1% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renaissance High School is 0.44, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Asian
11%
1%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance High School's ranking?
Renaissance High School is ranked #1 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Renaissance High School often compared to?
Renaissance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian Technical Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Renaissance High School?
The graduation rate of Renaissance High School is 95%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Renaissance High School?
662 students attend Renaissance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Renaissance High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Renaissance High School?
Renaissance High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Renaissance High School offer ?
Renaissance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Renaissance High School part of?
Renaissance High School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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