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Central Academy High School

Public Grades 9-12

94^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 112 Idaho High Schools

Better than 16% of Idaho high schools

Summary

Central Academy High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Meridian, Idaho, part of the Joint School District No. 2. With 147 students enrolled, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Idaho high schools and received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing significantly below average compared to other high schools in the state.

Central Academy High School's academic performance lags behind the district and state averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 28.1% of students were proficient or better in ISAT Science, compared to 54% for the district and 39.4% for the state. The school's four-year graduation rate of 82.3% in 2023-2024 is also lower than the typical 82.3% rate reported for other high schools in the district. Additionally, Central Academy High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.7% to 73.8% in recent years, significantly higher than the 15.0% rate observed at other district high schools.

While Central Academy High School's performance lags behind nearby Eagle High School, Rocky Mountain High School, and Centennial High School, the school's relatively small size and its position within a high-performing district present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

136

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,731

Per pupil spending ?

28.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6075 North Locus Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646-3037

(208) 855-4325

District: Joint School District No. 2

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 7th percentile in 2008 → 16th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2008

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (38% vs 51% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (16th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Idaho average (60% vs 82%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg66%

Idaho avg51%

94^th of 112

Idaho public high schools ?

Bottom 16%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 11High Schools in the Joint School District No. 2

10^th of 96Joint School District No. 2 among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	21.9	94 of 112	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	2.2	159 of 160	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	38.1	123 of 162	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	23.8	147 of 165	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	35.6	132 of 169	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.5	108 of 128	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	22.0	140 of 151	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%-7 vs state

Science28%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)		ISAT Science (2025)			ISAT English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Academy High School	Public	9-12	6075 North Locus Grove Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4325	136	12	11.3	28.7%	107 (78.7%)	3 (2.2%)	16 (11.8%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	21.9	94^th of 112 public high schools	16.1%					(n/a)				28.1	28.1			46.9	46.9	$10,731	$713	$10,018
Meridian Technical Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3800 North Locust Grove Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 288-2928	206	14	14.7	15.5%	155 (75.2%)	1 (0.5%)	29 (14.1%)	3 (1.5%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.8%)	98.9	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%					(n/a)	77.3	77.3		88.6	88.6					$11,232	$00	$11,232
Meridian Medical Arts Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1789 East Heritage Park Lane	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4075	191	15	12.7	16.2%	139 (72.8%)	2 (1.0%)	32 (16.8%)	9 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.2%)	98.5	3^rd of 112 public high schools	97.3%					(n/a)	75.8	75.8		84.8	84.8					$11,226	$00	$11,226
iSUCCEED VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL	Public, Charter	7-12	6148 North Discovery Way Suit	Boise	83713	Ada County	Isucceed Virtual High School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 375-3116	1,290	54	23.8		1,009 (78.2%)	8 (0.6%)	186 (14.4%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (5.8%)								(n/a)			13.3			37.0	25.0	32.6	31.6	$6,828	$540	$6,287
iSucceed Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6148 North Discovery Way Suit	Boise	83713	Ada County	Isucceed Virtual High School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 375-3116	345	11	31.2		232 (67.2%)	3 (0.9%)	86 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.4%)								(n/a)								13.6	13.6	$838	$00	$838
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School	Public, Charter	6-12	12639 Explorer Drive Suite 1	Boise	83713	Ada County	Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 287-3668	155	16	9.4		111 (71.6%)	1 (0.6%)	32 (20.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)								(n/a)					34.3				38.1	$6,971	$00	$6,971
Pathways In Education - West Ada	Public, Charter	9-12	965 Ustick Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Pathways In Education - West Ada	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	79	5	14.4		53 (67.1%)	3 (3.8%)	14 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)	5 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Rocky Mountain High School	Public	9-12	5450 North Linder Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4340	1,848	80	22.9	15.4%	1,511 (81.8%)	23 (1.2%)	210 (11.4%)	23 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	72 (3.9%)	69	35^th of 112 public high schools	68.8%		78.2	27^th of 159 public high schools	83.0%	8	46.0	46.0		55.0	55.0			66.0	66.0	$6,471	$609	$5,861
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	12400 West McMillan Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4250	1,743	86	20.3	30.4%	1,293 (74.2%)	78 (4.5%)	220 (12.6%)	65 (3.7%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	79 (4.5%)	74.9	28^th of 112 public high schools	75.0%		71	38^th of 159 public high schools	76.1%	10	46.8	46.8		55.1	55.1			74.9	74.9	$6,696	$634	$6,061
Eagle Academy	Public	9-12	100 South Academy Avenue	Eagle	83616	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 939-5386	160	13	12.3	45.0%	115 (71.9%)	5 (3.1%)	26 (16.3%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.3%)	16.5	101^st of 112 public high schools	9.8%		9.3	135^th of 159 public high schools	15.1%	34				20.8	20.8			45.8	45.8	$9,399	$609	$8,790

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Academy High School

How many students attend Central Academy High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 136 students attended Central Academy High School.

Is Central Academy High School a good school?

Central Academy High School ranks in the bottom 16.1% of Idaho high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Central Academy High School?

Students at Central Academy High School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Central Academy High School in?

Joint School District No. 2

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