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Idaho Fine Arts Academy

Q: Is Idaho Fine Arts Academy a good school?

Yes! Idaho Fine Arts Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6 th of 124 Idaho high schools.

Q: How many students attend Idaho Fine Arts Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 260 students attended Idaho Fine Arts Academy.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Idaho Fine Arts Academy?

Students at Idaho Fine Arts Academy are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

6^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 124 Idaho High Schools

Better than 95% of Idaho high schools

Summary

Idaho Fine Arts Academy (IFAA) is a small, specialized public school serving 260 students in grades 6–12 in Meridian, Idaho, and it is part of Joint School District No. 2, a highly regarded district ranked 12th out of 101 districts in the state. Despite its modest size, IFAA is one of Idaho's most consistently excellent schools, earning a 5-star rating every year and ranking between #2 and #9 in the state over the past six years, with its most recent 2025–2026 ranking placing it 5th out of 122 Idaho high schools.

Academically, IFAA's students perform far above both district and state averages. In 2025–2026, 73.0% of students were proficient in math, 84.1% in science, and 94.3% in English language arts, compared to state averages of 43.1%, 42.7%, and 54.0%, respectively. The school also boasts historically excellent graduation rates, including 100% in 2023–2024, and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.4%, which is well below the district's 12.7% and far lower than nearby schools like Meridian High School (19.0%) and Mountain View High School (18.5%).

IFAA's student–teacher ratio of 16.1 is more favorable than the larger comprehensive high schools nearby, such as Mountain View High School at 21.6. The school spends about $9,056 per student, more than Meridian High School ($7,180) but less than Meridian Technical Charter High School ($11,232). Interestingly, IFAA sits just 0.18 miles from Renaissance High School, the #1 ranked school in Idaho, creating a remarkable cluster of elite schools in Meridian. While Renaissance edges out IFAA in math and science scores, IFAA's ELA proficiency of 94.3% is outstanding. About 18.5% of IFAA students qualify for free/reduced lunch, a figure that has roughly doubled in two years but remains below most nearby comprehensive high schools.

260

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,056

Per pupil spending ?

18.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642

(208) 350-4420

District: Joint School District No. 2

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Two or more races:

5.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2021 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (84% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Idaho high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Idaho average (82%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg61%

Idaho avg47%

Middle school

4^th of 177

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 2%▬ steady since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

6^th of 124

Idaho public high schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 3 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 9High Schools in the Joint School District No. 2

12^th of 104Joint 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	97.2	4 of 177	97.7%	★★★★★
2025	84.8	18 of 166	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	97.6	5 of 164	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	97.5	2 of 107	98.1%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	96.6	6 of 124	95.2%	★★★★★
2025	89.6	9 of 112	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	6 of 159	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	97.3	3 of 106	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.7	5 of 110	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	97.7	2 of 88	97.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts94%+40 vs state

Science84%+41 vs state

Math73%+30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ISAT Math (2026)					ISAT Science (2026)			ISAT English Language Arts (2026)					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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	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 6th Grade	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
Idaho Fine Arts Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	915 East Central Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4420	260	16	16.1	18.5%	212 (81.5%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (11.2%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)	96.6	6^th of 124 public high schools	95.2%		89.6	9^th of 112 public high schools	92.0%	3	72.4	76.7	76.2	67.5	73.0	83.3	85.0	84.1	≥ 79%	≥ 80%	≥ 85%	≥ 85%	94.3	$9,056	$609	$8,447
Virtual School House	Public	6-12	6075 North Locust Grove Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-5079	516	14	35.7	—	388 (75.2%)	12 (2.3%)	81 (15.7%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.3%)	13.3	114^th of 124 public high schools	8.1%		11.2	108^th of 112 public high schools	3.6%	6				11.1			17.7					46.4
Renaissance High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1307 East Central Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4380	662	44	15.0	18.9%	489 (73.9%)	6 (0.9%)	52 (7.9%)	74 (11.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	35 (5.3%)	99.7	1^st of 124 public high schools	99.2%		99.6	1^st of 112 public high schools	99.1%					87.3			94.9					≥ 96%	≥ 96%	$8,128	$609	$7,518
Rebound School Of Opportunity	Public	6-12	6075 North Locust Grove Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-5233	184	7	25.7	—	127 (69.0%)	5 (2.7%)	38 (20.7%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)								(n/a)
Mountain View High School	Public	9-12	2000 South Millennium Way	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4050	2,463	114	21.6	23.1%	1,827 (74.2%)	109 (4.4%)	304 (12.3%)	72 (2.9%)	9 (0.4%)	20 (0.8%)	122 (5.0%)	81.9	22^nd of 124 public high schools	82.3%		79	19^th of 112 public high schools	83.0%	3				54.7			54.5					83.0		$6,872	$609	$6,263
Meridian Academy	Public	9-12	2311 East Lanark Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4315	182	13	14.5	51.6%	133 (73.1%)	2 (1.1%)	33 (18.1%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)	7.2	122^nd of 124 public high schools	1.6%					(n/a)				< 16%	< 16%		17.9					30.8		$9,486	$609	$8,877
Insight School Of Idaho	Public, Charter	9-12	1965 South Eagle Road Suite 160	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 322-3559	262	7	38.8	—	190 (72.5%)	2 (0.8%)	58 (22.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	28.4	95^th of 124 public high schools	23.4%		27.3	87^th of 112 public high schools	22.3%	8				11.3			33.8					57.4
Idaho Technical Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1965 South Eagle Road Suite 150	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Idaho College And Career Readiness Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 917-2420	137	10	13.4	—	110 (80.3%)	1 (0.7%)	20 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	53.1	56^th of 124 public high schools	54.8%		49.4	57^th of 112 public high schools	49.1%	1				26.2			52.5					65.6		$9,675	$91	$9,584
Meridian High School	Public	9-12	1900 West Pine Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4160	1,774	94	18.8	32.2%	1,243 (70.1%)	33 (1.9%)	381 (21.5%)	29 (1.6%)	6 (0.3%)	8 (0.5%)	74 (4.2%)	46.3	66^th of 124 public high schools	46.8%		56.8	48^th of 112 public high schools	57.1%	18				33.2			38.4					63.6		$7,180	$609	$6,571
Ada Professional-Technical Center	Public	9-12	1900 West Pine	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4198	0	1	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Idaho Fine Arts Academy

What is the racial makeup of Idaho Fine Arts Academy?

Students at Idaho Fine Arts Academy are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Idaho Fine Arts Academy a good school?

Yes! Idaho Fine Arts Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 124 Idaho high schools.

How many students attend Idaho Fine Arts Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 260 students attended Idaho Fine Arts Academy.

What district is Idaho Fine Arts Academy in?

Joint School District No. 2

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2024–25 graduation rates (updated)NewNov 2, 2026

2025–26 attendance dataAug 19, 2026

2025–26 ISAT test scoresAug 19, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataJan 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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