Enrollment
136
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, ID
Central Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160210000903
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Academy High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Academy High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Academy High School ranks #1 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Academy High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Academy High School
Central Academy High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 136 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Central Academy High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Idaho schools and 39% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 136 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 58 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 112 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Joint School District No. 2 spends $8,438 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students) and Owyhee High School (1,884 students) alongside Central Academy High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Academy High School compares
Central Academy High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 48% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 10% in Idaho - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$8,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Central Academy High School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Central Academy High School.
$8,438
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Academy High School
How many students attend Central Academy High School?
Central Academy High School has 136 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Academy High School is 10.5:1, which is 39% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Academy High School?
15.2% of students at Central Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Academy High School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Academy High School?
Central Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Academy High School rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Academy High School ranks #1 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Meridian on the city page.
Is Central Academy High School a good school?
Central Academy High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Central Academy High School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.
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