For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,361 students in Mountain Home, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Mountain Home, ID are Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online and Bennett Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Mountain Home, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Home Sr High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mountain Home, ID (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Home Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: n/an/a
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mountain Home, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mountain Home, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Mountain Home, ID include Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online and Bennett Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mountain Home?
6 public high schools are located in Mountain Home.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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