Rocky Mountain High School

Summary:

Rocky Mountain High School is a public high school in Meridian, Idaho, serving 1,917 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Rocky Mountain High School consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic metrics, with 71.2% of students proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to 69% for the district and 53.3% for the state. The school also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 91.4% to 95.6% over the past five years, and demonstrates strong performance across different student subgroups. In 2017-2018, Rocky Mountain High School ranked 1st out of 22 Idaho high schools for its performance with low-socioeconomic status (SES) students.

While Rocky Mountain High School stands out as a high-performing school, the Meridian area offers a diverse range of high school options, including public charter schools like Meridian Technical Charter High School and Meridian Medical Arts Charter, which have also demonstrated exceptional academic performance and high graduation rates. Nearby schools like Meridian High School and Central Academy High School have higher percentages of students from low-SES backgrounds, suggesting a range of socioeconomic diversity among the high school options in the area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5450 North Linder Road
       Meridian, ID  83642-6106


(208) 350-4340

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,471 Help


Feeder schools for Rocky Mountain High School:

Elementary:    Discovery Elementary School
    Paramount Elementary School
    Prospect Elementary School
    Willow Creek Elementary School
Middle:    Heritage Middle School
    Sawtooth Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  1,917

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rocky Mountain High School ranks better than 83% of high schools in Idaho. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked high schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.24. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Rocky Mountain High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Rocky Mountain High School has the largest high school student body size in the Joint School District No. 2.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Mountain High School is $6,471. 8 high schools in the Joint School District No. 2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Mountain High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Mountain High School 27th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Rocky Mountain High School in the ranking list.)

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Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rocky Mountain High School

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 66.10 36th 128 71.9%
2010 76.90 22nd 169 87.0%
2011 64.44 54th 165 67.3%
2012 70.32 44th 162 72.8%
2013 77.46 21st 160 86.9%
2015 76.36 10th 74 86.5%
2016 93.62 3rd 76 96.1%
2017 81.07 16th 101 84.2%
2018 85.85 4th 52 92.3%
2021 80.89 12th 88 86.4%
2022 73.89 14th 110 87.3%
2023 83.16 14th 106 86.8%
2024 78.24 27th 159 83.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.94 1st 22 95.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.19 1st 31 96.8%
2021 83.34 6th 40 85.0%
2022 72.55 6th 48 87.5%
2023 86.74 1st 40 97.5%
2024 74.30 18th 66 72.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.11 3rd 31 90.3%
2021 77.49 5th 40 87.5%
2022 63.53 8th 48 83.3%
2023 74.33 7th 40 82.5%
2024 77.32 11th 66 83.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rocky Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.11 2nd 8 75.0%
2021 87.68 3rd 14 78.6%
2022 79.88 2nd 38 94.7%
2024 82.47 9th 55 83.6%
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Rank History for White students at Rocky Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.31 5th 23 78.3%
2021 74.35 7th 29 75.9%
2022 70.05 8th 50 84.0%
2023 73.44 3rd 14 78.6%
2024 76.39 16th 78 79.5%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rocky Mountain High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 1265 29 25 62 7 n/a n/a 0 1388
2010 1528 17 43 131 20 n/a n/a 0 1739
2011 1686 16 35 146 15 14 55 0 1967
2012 1763 18 40 155 17 10 64 0 2067
2013 1832 16 37 165 10 6 68 0 2134
2014 1826 20 33 153 13 7 71 0 2123
2015 1880 14 31 151 11 4 69 0 2160
2016 1964 17 41 173 9 8 95 0 2307
2017 1981 22 40 177 6 10 88 0 2324
2018 2014 20 55 184 11 14 89 0 2387
2019 2011 26 56 206 8 11 99 0 2417
2020 2062 22 50 215 6 12 88 0 2455
2021 2016 24 37 225 1 6 94 0 2403
2022 1643 22 30 192 3 3 85 0 1978
2023 1570 18 36 197 5 3 88 0 1917

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rocky Mountain High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1388 60.8 22.8 15.3
2010 1739 81.8 21.2 18.6
2011 1967 95.2 20.6 18.5
2012 2067 92.1 22.4 22.2
2013 2134 90.2 23.6 19.8
2014 2123 93.8 22.6 17.1
2015 2160 97.0 22.2 16.3
2016 2307 100.0 23.0 10.1
2017 2324 100.4 23.1 12.9
2018 2387 104.5 22.8 11
2019 2417 100.9 23.9 10.1
2020 2455 101.8 24.1 9.5
2021 2403 100.9 23.8 7.4
2022 1978 89.8 22.0 3.7
2023 1917 84.1 22.7 7.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rocky Mountain High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1388 60.8 22.8 15.3
2010 1739 81.8 21.2 18.6
2011 1967 95.2 20.6 18.5
2012 2067 92.1 22.4 22.2
2013 2134 90.2 23.6 19.8
2014 2123 93.8 22.6 17.1
2015 2160 97.0 22.2 16.3
2016 2307 100.0 23.0 10.1
2017 2324 100.4 23.1 12.9
2018 2387 104.5 22.8 11
2019 2417 100.9 23.9 10.1
2020 2455 101.8 24.1 9.5
2021 2403 100.9 23.8 7.4
2022 1978 89.8 22.0 3.7
2023 1917 84.1 22.7 7.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rocky Mountain High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $609 (9.4%) $5,861 (90.6%) $6,471

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Mountain High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Math (Rocky Mountain High School)45.550.9
 5.4%
   All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)58.957.7
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Rocky Mountain High School)7556.5
 18.5%
   All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)73.357.5
 15.8%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain High School)64.774.7
 10%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)6868.7
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24171917
 20.7%
African American2618
 30.8%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian5636
 35.7%
Hispanic206197
 4.4%
Pacific Islander113
 72.7%
White20111570
 21.9%
Two or More Races9988
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.1%7.9%
 2.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,917 students attended Rocky Mountain High School.

Rocky Mountain High School ranks 27th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Rocky Mountain High School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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