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#462 of 719 schools in ID
Central Academy High School
High School · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6075 NORTH LOCUST GROVE ROAD, Meridian, ID 83646
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Academy High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Academy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meridian), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,040
Median home value
$488,000
Median rent
$1,814/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Medical Arts CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Meridian Technical Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Isucceed AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Isucceed Virtual High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 932 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #55 of 60
- District spending per student
- $9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Academy High School is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Academy High School
Central Academy High School is a public high school in Meridian, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 147 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Academy High School
What grades does Central Academy High School serve?
Central Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Academy High School?
Central Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Academy High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Academy High School rank in ID?
Central Academy High School ranks #462 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Central Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Academy High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Academy High School a charter school?
No, Central Academy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Academy High School a Title I school?
No, Central Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Academy High School?
19.0% of students at Central Academy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.5%
- Phone
- (208) 855-4325
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 83646)
- 74,522
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83646; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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