Summary:
Homedale Joint District contains one high school, Homedale High School, serving grades 9 through 12 with 400 students in Homedale, Idaho. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 19.3 to 1, and half of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a substantial economically disadvantaged population.
Academically, the school faces significant challenges. On 2025–2026 End of Course exams, math proficiency was just 14.9% compared to the state average of 33.1%, and science proficiency was 18.2% versus the state's 41.2%. English Language Arts is the school's relative strength at 48.3% proficiency, though it still trails the state rate of 61.3%; in 2024–2025, ELA proficiency was nearly at the state average at 51.5% versus 53.9%. The school's clearest strength is attendance: chronic absenteeism is only 7.6%, nearly half the district rate of 14.7% and well below the state average of 13.8%. Fewer than 1 in 5 students are proficient in math and science, making these subjects the most urgent academic concerns.
Homedale High School currently ranks in the 10th percentile among Idaho high schools, down from the 17th percentile the previous year. The graduation rate is 82.5%, matching both the district and state figures. Per-student spending is reported at $8,109 from 2018–2019, though this data is several years old. For parents, the key takeaway is that this school keeps students engaged and attending school regularly, and its graduation rate matches the state average. However, the academic proficiency gaps in math and science are considerable, and the school's low statewide ranking reflects these struggles. Strong attendance and engagement are positive foundations to build on, but improving STEM instruction should be the top priority.
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