Very Good
#240 of 719 schools in ID
Top 33% in state
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
High School · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
915 EAST CENTRAL DRIVE, Meridian, ID 83642
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Idaho Fine Arts Academy score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Idaho Fine Arts Academy 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$96,361
Median home value
$492,300
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83642; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Virtual School HouseEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Rebound School of OpportunityEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Mountain View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #42 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
Idaho Fine Arts Academy is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Idaho Fine Arts Academy is a public high school in Meridian, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 265 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idaho Fine Arts Academy
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 #240 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Idaho Fine Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Idaho Fine Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ada County
- Phone
- (208) 350-4420
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 83642)
- 58,049
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 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
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