The average public high school diversity score in Idaho is approximately 0.41 per year (2024-25).
The most diverse public high schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Idaho is currently Independence Alternative High School, with a diversity score of 0.66.
Diversity Score Range: 0.52
0.66
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.55
Most Diverse Public High Schools in Idaho (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 7-12
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Rank: #22.
Ada County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.61
Grades: 5-12
6300 Denton Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Presidio High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: 7-12
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fairmont Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: 7-9
2121 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Rank: #55.
Bingham Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.59
Grades: 9-12
1350 Parkway Drive #18, Rivers
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Rank: #66.
Cardinal Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 9-12
9492 West Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Five-county Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 5-12
423 N 2300 E
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 624-1500
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 624-1500
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Lakeside High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 9-12
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Gooding Alternative Learing Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 9-12
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Nampa Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 9-12
203 Lake Lowell Avenue
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0551
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0551
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rimrock Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 6-12
39678 State Highway 78
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Nampa Online Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: PK-12
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Capital Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 9-12
8055 Goddard Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4490
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4490
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Vallivue High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 9-12
1407 Homedale Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-9253
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-9253
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Basin Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-12
510 North 1st East
Driggs, ID 83422
(208) 228-5928
Driggs, ID 83422
(208) 228-5928
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Canyon Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 9-12
300 North College Road West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-7555
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-7555
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Wakapa Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 9-12
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Elevate Academy Nampa
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-10
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Pathways In Education Nampa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 9-12
124 Holly Street
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 505-4800
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 505-4800
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Columbia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 9-12
301 South Happy Valley Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0571
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 498-0571
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Ridgevue High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 9-12
18800 Madison Road
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 453-4480
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 453-4480
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Wood River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 9-12
1250 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5020
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5020
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
South Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 7-9
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Silver Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 9-12
1060 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Vallivue Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 9-12
6123 Timber Drive
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
American Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 9-12
2966 South Frontage Road
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Mt Harrison High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 9-12
1431 17th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Magic Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 9-12
512 Main Avenue North
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8823
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8823
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Culdesac School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: PK-12
600 Culdesac Avenue
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Frank Church High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 6-12
8051 West Salt Creek Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5650
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5650
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Mountain Home Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: 9-12
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Aberdeen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: 9-12
268 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Payette High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: 9-12
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Skyview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: 9-12
1303 East Greenhurst
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0561
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0561
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Union High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: 6-12
506 Fletcher Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Idaho average public high schools diversity score?
The Idaho average public high schools diversity score is 0.41 for 2024-25.
What are public high schools with the most diversity score in Idaho?
The best top ranked public high schools in Idaho include Independence Alternative High School, Ada County Juvenile Center and Presidio High School.
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