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Public high school · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, Idaho

Idaho Fine Arts Academy

Idaho Fine Arts Academy rates 7.6, above the middle of Joint School District No. 2's high schools, whose rated median is 6.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.6this school

7.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Joint School District No. 2 median is 6.9.

#167 of 723 schools in Idaho · Joint School District No. 2: 14 high schools rated, median 6.9

The brief

A Joint School District No. 2 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 167 of 723 schools in Idaho and 33 of 60 in Joint School District No. 2.

Idaho Fine Arts Academy is listed in Joint School District No. 2, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math62%121 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading92%121 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).2022 EdFacts; 18 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.7
25% of the rating
Academics
9.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

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 83642; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$96,361
Median home value
$492,300
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
5.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
35
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
56
Bikeable
City reported crime
533/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Meridian. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Meridian), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
10.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 9.0Compare →
  2. Gem Prep: Online School1.2 mi · charter
    8.6Compare →
  3. 7.7Compare →
  4. Idaho Fine Arts Academythis school
    7.6
  5. Gem Prep: Meridian1.2 mi · charter
    7.4Compare →
  6. 6.9Compare →
  7. 5.6Compare →
  8. 4.5Compare →
  9. 3.3Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Idaho Fine Arts Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Idaho Fine Arts Academy serve?

Idaho Fine Arts Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Idaho Fine Arts Academy?

Idaho Fine Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Fine Arts Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Fine Arts Academy is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Idaho Fine Arts Academy rank in ID?

Idaho Fine Arts Academy ranks #167 of 723 schools in ID.

What is Idaho Fine Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Idaho Fine Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Idaho Fine Arts Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Idaho Fine Arts Academy has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Idaho Fine Arts Academy a charter school?

No, Idaho Fine Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Idaho Fine Arts Academy a Title I school?

No, Idaho Fine Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idaho Fine Arts Academy?

10.2% of students at Idaho Fine Arts Academy 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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
265
Student-teacher ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ada County
4-year graduation
80%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#33 of 60
Schools in district
61
District spending per student
$9,276
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 83642)
58,049
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
38.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.