For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 11,747 students in 83642, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in 83642, ID are Renaissance High School, Compass Public Charter School and Gem Prep Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 83642 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 83642, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 83642 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is equal to the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Renaissance High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83642, ID Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Grades: K-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #33.
Gem Prep Online School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 672-1155
Grades: PK-12
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Grades: 6-12
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5450 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4340
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,911 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 South Millennium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4050
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,521 students
Rank: #77.
Idaho Technical Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 15
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Meridian High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 West Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4160
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,823 students
Rank: #99.
Rebound School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 East Watertower Street S1
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Grades: 6-12
| 204 students
Rank: #1010.
Idaho Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Grades: K-12
| 1,541 students
Rank: #1111.
Virtual School House
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1303 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5079
Grades: PK-12
| 454 students
Rank: #1212.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #1313.
Swan Falls High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 South Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #1414.
Meridian Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2311 East Lanark Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4315
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4315
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
83642, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 83642, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in 83642, ID include Renaissance High School, Compass Public Charter School and Gem Prep Online School.
How many public high schools are located in 83642?
14 public high schools are located in 83642.
What is the racial composition of students in 83642?
83642 public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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