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Owyhee High School

Q: Is Owyhee High School a good school?

Owyhee High School ranks 28 th of 124 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Owyhee High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,884 students attended Owyhee High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Owyhee High School?

Students at Owyhee High School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Public Grades 9-12

28^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 124 Idaho High Schools

Better than 77% of Idaho high schools

Summary

Owyhee High School is a large, traditional public high school in Meridian, Idaho, serving about 1,884 students in grades 9–12 as part of the highly rated Joint School District No. 2. The school consistently ranks in the top quarter of Idaho high schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and it stands out among nearby comprehensive high schools for its exceptional English Language Arts results, historically strong graduation rates, and steadily improving attendance.

Owyhee’s reading and writing proficiency is remarkable: about 84% of students scored proficient on the state ELA exam, far exceeding the district (77%) and state (61.3%) averages. This outperforms comparable schools like Rocky Mountain High School (66%) and Meridian High School (68.3%). Graduation rates have also been a defining strength, hovering around 94% in recent years—well above the state’s 82%—and chronic absenteeism has fallen dramatically from 21% to just 9.6%, better than both district and state averages. While math proficiency is closer to the state average and below the district mark, Owyhee still posts higher math scores than several neighboring high schools, including Columbia High School and Ridgevue High School.

The main academic challenge is math, where only about 43–50% of students are proficient, trailing the school’s own ELA and science results. Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds also show somewhat weaker performance than their peers, and the share of low-income students has been rising—now around 17%, up from 9% a few years ago. Owyhee’s success is especially notable because it educates a much larger, more diverse student body than the small specialized charters nearby, such as Meridian Technical Charter High School and Meridian Medical Arts Charter, which post higher math scores but serve far fewer students. For parents, Owyhee offers a strong, well-rounded education with excellent literacy outcomes, high graduation rates, and a healthy attendance culture—while math support and equity for growing student populations remain areas to watch.

1,884

Students ?

22.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3650 North Owyhee Storm Avenue
Meridian, ID 83646

(208) 855-4500

District: Joint School District No. 2

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.9%

Hispanic:

13.1%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 80th percentile in 2023 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (63% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Idaho high schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg60%

Idaho avg45%

28^th of 124

Idaho public high schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 3 pts since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	80.4	28 of 124	77.4%	★★★★☆
2025	76.2	24 of 112	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	76.7	29 of 159	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.8	21 of 106	80.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	74.3	19 of 66	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	66.9	14 of 40	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	76.6	11 of 55	80.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	64.0	16 of 35	54.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	75.6	13 of 66	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	4 of 40	90.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	74.1	20 of 78	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	7 of 14	50.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2024)80th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2024)80th percentile~ school

White (2024)74th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2024)71st percentile-11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)54th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts84%+23 vs state

Science56%+15 vs state

Math50%+17 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/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	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 End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Owyhee High School	Public	9-12	3650 North Owyhee Storm Avenue	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4500	1,884	83	22.6	17.5%	1,505 (79.9%)	18 (1.0%)	246 (13.1%)	14 (0.7%)	7 (0.4%)	7 (0.4%)	87 (4.6%)	80.4	28^th of 124 public high schools	77.4%		76.2	24^th of 112 public high schools	78.6%	4	50.3		55.8	84.1
Idaho Connects Online School	Public, Charter	6-12	1st 6th Street North	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 287-3668	165	14	11.8		127 (77.0%)	1 (0.6%)	25 (15.2%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)								(n/a)					$16,606	$301	$16,305
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%)	84.6	17^th of 124 public high schools	86.3%		69	35^th of 112 public high schools	68.8%	18	50.5		63.3	85.2	$6,471	$609	$5,861
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)
Jcc - Nampa	Public	6-12	1650 11th Avenue North	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Idaho Department Of Juvenile Corrections	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 465-8443	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ridgevue High School	Public	9-12	18800 Madison Road	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 453-4480	1,640	74	22.0	40.2%	924 (56.3%)	33 (2.0%)	612 (37.3%)	8 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	52 (3.2%)	47.5	64^th of 124 public high schools	48.4%		48.3	58^th of 112 public high schools	48.2%	6	31.5		37.5	68.2	$7,530	$1,066	$6,464
Pathways In Education - West Ada	Public, Charter	9-12	6074 North Discovery Way	Boise	83713	Ada County	Pathways In Education - West Ada	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(986) 269-4522	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%)	10.3	117^th of 124 public high schools	5.6%					(n/a)	< 15%	< 15%	18.4	36.8
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	301 South Happy Valley Road	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 498-0571	1,165	50	23.1	42.0%	590 (50.6%)	9 (0.8%)	500 (42.9%)	9 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	50 (4.3%)	34.7	86^th of 124 public high schools	30.6%		38.1	72^nd of 112 public high schools	35.7%	14	21.7		29.1	65.1	$8,147	$1,007	$7,140
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%)	94.5	8^th of 124 public high schools	93.5%		98.9	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%	6	64.1		79.5	84.6	$11,232	$00	$11,232

Frequently Asked Questions about Owyhee High School

What is the racial makeup of Owyhee High School?

Students at Owyhee High School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Owyhee High School in?

Joint School District No. 2

How many students attend Owyhee High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,884 students attended Owyhee High School.

Is Owyhee High School a good school?

Owyhee High School ranks 28^th of 124 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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