Idaho Fine Arts Academy

Summary:

Idaho Fine Arts Academy is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Meridian, Idaho, with a student population of 266. The school is 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.

Idaho Fine Arts Academy consistently outperforms the district and state averages on ISAT assessments, with 90.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 71.9% proficient or better in math, compared to 69% and 57.5% for the district, and 53.3% and 42.2% for the state, respectively. The school also has exceptionally high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.8% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the 92.4% rate at nearby Meridian High School. Additionally, Idaho Fine Arts Academy has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3% to 16% over the past three years, much lower than the 23.1% rate at Meridian High School.

Interestingly, Idaho Fine Arts Academy performs on par with or better than the nearby charter schools, Meridian Technical Charter High School and Meridian Medical Arts Charter, in terms of academic performance and graduation rates. While the school's student population is predominantly White, it has a higher percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students compared to the nearby traditional public high schools. Despite its strong performance, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting potential equity concerns.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

 915 East Central Drive
       Meridian, ID  83642


(208) 350-4420

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,056 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idaho Fine Arts Academy ranks better than 97% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Idaho Fine Arts Academy ranks better than 96.2% of high schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 7 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 96.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Idaho Fine Arts Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idaho Fine Arts Academy is 16.4. 7 high schools in the Joint School District No. 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Idaho Fine Arts Academy employs 16 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idaho Fine Arts Academy is $9,056, which is the 6th highest among 7 high schools in the Joint School District No. 2.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Idaho Fine Arts Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Idaho Fine Arts Academy 5th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Idaho Fine Arts Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Idaho Fine Arts Academy 6th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Idaho Fine Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

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 Idaho Fine Arts Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.51 2nd 107 98.1%
2024 97.56 5th 164 97.0%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Idaho Fine Arts Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.67 2nd 88 97.7%
2022 90.69 5th 110 95.5%
2023 97.28 3rd 106 97.2%
2024 96.48 6th 159 96.2%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Idaho Fine Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 170 0 3 6 0 1 8 0 188
2016 163 3 4 8 0 1 5 0 184
2017 171 2 2 9 0 0 5 0 189
2018 167 2 3 11 0 1 4 0 188
2019 169 1 3 14 1 1 6 0 195
2020 176 0 2 14 1 2 9 0 204
2021 166 0 3 18 2 2 7 0 198
2022 181 1 3 20 2 0 6 0 213
2023 220 1 3 29 3 0 10 0 266
2024 215 3 3 31 2 0 11 0 265

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Idaho Fine Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 188 10.0 18.8 10.1
2016 184 11.0 16.7 9.2
2017 189 12.5 15.1 9
2018 188 12.1 15.5 10.6
2019 195 12.2 15.8 10.3
2020 204 12.5 16.2 11.8
2021 198 12.6 15.6 6.1
2022 213 13.3 15.9 3.8
2023 266 16.0 16.5 9.4
2024 265 16.0 16.4 10.2

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 Idaho Fine Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 188 10.0 18.8 10.1
2016 184 11.0 16.7 9.2
2017 189 12.5 15.1 9
2018 188 12.1 15.5 10.6
2019 195 12.2 15.8 10.3
2020 204 12.5 16.2 11.8
2021 198 12.6 15.6 6.1
2022 213 13.3 15.9 3.8
2023 266 16.0 16.5 9.4
2024 265 16.0 16.4 10.2

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 Idaho Fine Arts Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $609 (6.7%) $8,447 (93.3%) $9,056

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Idaho Fine Arts Academy

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 (Idaho Fine Arts Academy)74.365.6
 8.7%
   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 (Idaho Fine Arts Academy)79.781.9
 2.2%
   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 (Idaho Fine Arts Academy)93.890.7
 3.1%
   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 Students195266
 36.4%
African American11
American Indian13
 200%
Asian33
Hispanic1429
 107.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White169220
 30.2%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.3%9.4%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Idaho Fine Arts Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Idaho Fine Arts Academy.

Yes! Idaho Fine Arts Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 159 Idaho high schools.

Students at Idaho Fine Arts Academy are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% 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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