- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, ID
Mountain View High School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160210000802
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #9 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View High School ranks #9 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Mountain View High School held near 2,521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 113.5 → 113.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 160210000802 · Meridian, ID High · LARGE · TRAD
2,463 enr · 21.8:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Owyhee High School (1,884 students)
Mountain View High School held near 2,521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 113.5 → 113.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Mountain View High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- Owyhee High Sc
Owyhee High School
1,884 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
1,848 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,774 students
- Eagle High Sch
Eagle High School
1,765 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,743 students
What this shows Mountain View High School reports 2,463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View High School compares
Mountain View High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 65% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,463 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,463
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Idaho - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Mountain View High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joint School District No. 2 reports $9,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain View High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owyhee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View High School
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
Mountain View High School has 2,463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, ID. CCD year-over-year: 2,462 (2022-23) → 2,521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High School is 21.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View High School?
10.2% of students at Mountain View High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View High School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View High School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View High School?
Mountain View High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain View High School rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View High School ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Mountain View High School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Owyhee High School (1,884 students), Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students), and Meridian High School (1,774 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.