Enrollment
1,884
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, ID
Owyhee High School
Federal NCES profile for Owyhee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160210001158
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owyhee High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #12 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Owyhee High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owyhee High School ranks #12 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210001158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owyhee High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owyhee High School
Owyhee High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 1,884 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Idaho schools and 39% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.2% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Idaho average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,884 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
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 Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students) alongside Owyhee 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 Owyhee High School compares
Owyhee 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 79% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,884 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,884
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Idaho - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Owyhee High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Owyhee 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 Owyhee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owyhee 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
- 1,848
- 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
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 (~1,884 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Owyhee High School
How many students attend Owyhee High School?
Owyhee High School has 1,884 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owyhee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owyhee High School is 23.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owyhee High School?
6.2% of students at Owyhee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owyhee High School?
The largest demographic group at Owyhee High School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owyhee High School?
Owyhee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Owyhee High School rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Owyhee High School ranks #12 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 Owyhee High School a good school?
Owyhee High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho. 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 Owyhee High School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 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.
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