Below Average
#636 of 719 schools in ID
Owyhee High School
High School · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1303 EAST CENTRAL DRIVE, Meridian, ID 83646
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Owyhee High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Owyhee 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Prep: Meridian NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–10 | 1.1 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Compass Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,264 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,911 | Compare → |
| Meridian High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,823 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #58 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
Owyhee High School is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Owyhee High School
Owyhee High School is a public high school in Meridian, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 1,812 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Owyhee High School
What grades does Owyhee High School serve?
Owyhee High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Owyhee High School?
Owyhee High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,812 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owyhee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owyhee High School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owyhee High School rank in ID?
Owyhee High School ranks #636 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Owyhee High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Owyhee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Owyhee High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owyhee High School has 40% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Owyhee High School a charter school?
No, Owyhee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owyhee High School a Title I school?
No, Owyhee High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owyhee High School?
11.2% of students at Owyhee 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
- 1,812
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (208) 855-4500
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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