Owyhee High School

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Owyhee High School ranks 29 th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Owyhee High School is a public high school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,773 students. The school is part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Owyhee High School consistently performs well on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state and district averages in ISAT/Math, ISAT/Science, and ISAT/English Language Arts. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, exceeding 94% in recent years, and has ranked highly among Idaho high schools for the performance of specific student groups, such as male students and Hispanic students. However, the school faces competition from nearby high-performing public charter schools, such as Meridian Technical Charter High School and Meridian Medical Arts Charter, which consistently rank among the top schools in the state.

While Owyhee High School's student population is predominantly White, it has a more diverse racial makeup compared to some of the nearby schools. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent student population. However, Owyhee High School has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby charter schools, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, indicating improved student attendance, but this remains an area of focus for the school.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3650 North Owyhee Storm Avenue
Meridian, ID 83646

(208) 855-4500

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 1,773

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.5%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Owyhee High School ranks better than 81.8% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Owyhee High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owyhee High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Owyhee High School 29^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Owyhee High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Joint School District No. 2:

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

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Rank History for Owyhee High School

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Rank History for all students at Owyhee High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.79	21^st	106	80.2%
2024	76.70	29^th	159	81.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owyhee High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.01	16^th	35	54.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Owyhee High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.87	14^th	40	65.0%
2024	74.29	19^th	66	71.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Owyhee High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.69	4^th	40	90.0%
2024	75.56	13^th	66	80.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Owyhee High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.65	11^th	55	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at Owyhee High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.59	7^th	14	50.0%
2024	74.10	20^th	78	74.4%

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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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Owyhee High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	1199	14	13	143	4	9	71	0	1453
2023	1462	12	14	187	7	9	82	0	1773

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 Owyhee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1453	65.0	22.3	n/a
2023	1773	79.7	22.2	9.4

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 Owyhee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1453	65.0	22.3	n/a
2023	1773	79.7	22.2	9.4

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.

Schools Near Owyhee High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)	ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	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	No	No	(208) 855-4500	1,773	80	22.2	9.4%	1,462 (82.5%)	12 (0.7%)	187 (10.5%)	14 (0.8%)	7 (0.4%)	9 (0.5%)	82 (4.6%)	76.7	29^th of 159 public high schools	81.8%		75.8	21^st of 106 public high schools	80.2%	8	42.8	61.4	74.2
Idaho Connects Online School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	1st 6th Street North	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	No	(208) 287-3668	91	14	6.5		79 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (12.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		17.1	30.3	$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	No	No	(208) 350-4340	1,917	84	22.7	7.9%	1,570 (81.9%)	18 (0.9%)	197 (10.3%)	36 (1.9%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	88 (4.6%)	78.2	27^th of 159 public high schools	83.0%		83.2	14^th of 106 public high schools	86.8%	13	49.3	55.9	71.2	$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	No	No	(208) 350-4160	1,783	94	18.9	22.3%	1,341 (75.2%)	32 (1.8%)	318 (17.8%)	23 (1.3%)	10 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	55 (3.1%)	61.9	56^th of 159 public high schools	64.8%		66.4	34^th of 106 public high schools	67.9%	22	35.7	53.7	63.5	$7,180	$609	$6,571
Ada Professional-Technical Center	Public	10-12	1900 West Pine	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4198	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	No	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	No	No	(208) 453-4480	1,578	72	21.8	30.7%	904 (57.3%)	24 (1.5%)	578 (36.6%)	14 (0.9%)	10 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	46 (2.9%)	51.6	79^th of 159 public high schools	50.3%		53.6	50^th of 106 public high schools	52.8%	29	16.4	36.1	58.5	$7,530	$1,066	$6,464
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	301 South Happy Valley Road	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 498-0571	1,239	60	20.5	38.9%	656 (52.9%)	5 (0.4%)	515 (41.6%)	12 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.6%)	40 (3.2%)	32.6	111^th of 159 public high schools	30.2%		32	77^th of 106 public high schools	27.4%	34	18.2	30.2	59.1	$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	No	No	(208) 288-5685	192	13	14.2	10.4%	158 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)								(n/a)	76.2	81.0	83.3	$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	No	No	(208) 855-4075	185	15	12.3	4.3%	133 (71.9%)	3 (1.6%)	27 (14.6%)	12 (6.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.8%)								(n/a)	79.5	84.1		$11,226	$00	$11,226

Frequently Asked Questions about Owyhee High School

How many students attend Owyhee High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,773 students attended Owyhee High School.

Is Owyhee High School a good school?

Owyhee High School ranks 29^th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Owyhee High School?

Students at Owyhee High School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Owyhee High School in?

Joint School District No. 2

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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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