- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160210001158
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Owyhee High School held near 1,812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.7 → 82.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 160210001158 · Meridian, ID High · MID · TRAD
1,884 enr · 23.8:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Owyhee High School held near 1,812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.7 → 82.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Owyhee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- This school
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 Owyhee High School reports 1,884 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owyhee High School compares
Owyhee 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~1,884 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,773 (2022-23) → 1,812 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
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 27/100 (lower 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 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.
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.