Owyhee High School

3650 North Owyhee Storm Avenue
Meridian, ID 83646
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Top 30%
Serving 1,773 students in grades 9-12, Owyhee High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in ID)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Owyhee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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School Overview

Owyhee High School's student population of 1,773 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,773 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

Owyhee High School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owyhee High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#173 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
40%
42%
77%
55%
38%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
82%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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≥95%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Owyhee High School's ranking?
Owyhee High School is ranked #173 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owyhee High School?
The graduation rate of Owyhee High School is 95%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Owyhee High School?
1,773 students attend Owyhee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Owyhee High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owyhee High School?
Owyhee High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Owyhee High School offer ?
Owyhee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Owyhee High School part of?
Owyhee High School is part of Joint School District No. 2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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