Excellent
#40 of 719 schools in ID
Top 5% in state
Renaissance High School
High School · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1307 EAST CENTRAL DRIVE, Meridian, ID 83642
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Renaissance High School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 97% (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 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.9%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Renaissance 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual School HouseEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Idaho Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 265 | 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 | 0.8 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
- #9 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
Renaissance High School is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renaissance High School
Renaissance High School is a public high school in Meridian, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 672 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance High School
What grades does Renaissance High School serve?
Renaissance High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Renaissance High School?
Renaissance High School has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renaissance High School rank in ID?
Renaissance High School ranks #40 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Renaissance High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Renaissance High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Renaissance High School a charter school?
No, Renaissance High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Renaissance High School a Title I school?
No, Renaissance High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance High School?
12.9% of students at Renaissance 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
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (208) 350-4380
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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