Enrollment
1,848
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, ID
Rocky Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160210000985
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Mountain High School earns 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Mountain High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain High School ranks #9 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky Mountain High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocky Mountain High School
Rocky Mountain High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 1,848 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Idaho schools and 29% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.5% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Idaho average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,848 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
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 Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain High School compares
Rocky Mountain 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 85% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,848 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,848
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
$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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Rocky Mountain High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Mountain 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
- 1,774
- 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 (~1,848 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain High School
How many students attend Rocky Mountain High School?
Rocky Mountain High School has 1,848 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain High School is 22:1, which is 29% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Mountain High School?
4.5% of students at Rocky Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Mountain High School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Mountain High School?
Rocky Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Rocky Mountain High School rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain 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.
Is Rocky Mountain High School a good school?
Rocky Mountain High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho. 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 Rocky Mountain High School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 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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