For the 2026 school year, there are 4 magnet public high schools serving 1,319 students in Idaho.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Idaho are Renaissance High School, Idaho Fine Arts Academy and Compass Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Idaho magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Compass Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Idaho (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.
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: #33.
Compass Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 Garfield Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Gr: 4-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public high schools in Idaho?
The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Idaho include Renaissance High School, Idaho Fine Arts Academy and Compass Academy.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Idaho?
4 magnet public high schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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