Rocky Mountain High School is a four-year public secondary school in Meridian, Idaho, west of Boise. Opened in the fall of 2008, it is the fifth major high school in the West Ada School District. As of 2015, Rocky Mountain has had the largest enrollment in the state, beating out neighboring rival Mountain View.
Serving 1,848 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,848 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rocky Mountain High School's student population of 1,848 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,848 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Average Class Size
19 students
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain High School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Joint School District No. 2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain High School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain High School is ranked #136 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Rocky Mountain High School often compared to?
Rocky Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View High School, Meridian High School, Eagle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Mountain High School is 91%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain High School?
1,848 students attend Rocky Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rocky Mountain High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain High School?
Rocky Mountain High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain High School offer ?
Rocky Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain High School part of?
Rocky Mountain High School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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