2019 Largest Public High Schools in Idaho

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Rocky Mountain High School
West Ada School District, ID
9-12
453
Senior: Rocky Mountain is the largest high school in the state of Idaho, and does a great job of providing a high school education. The academics are decent and most teachers are fantastic. The clubs and sports programs are highly diverse and well supported - there's an extracurricular activity for everyone to enjoy. Rocky feels safe, and the school culture is quite healthy. Bullying is rare. Drugs and alcohol are easily avoidable, though certainly prevalent in a portion of the student body OFF campus. College preparation could be better, though there are certainly resources for a motivated student. The worst aspect of the school is the West Ada District Administration and its turbulent policies. Rules and guidelines change frequently for seemingly no reason, often to the detriment of the academic and social environment on campus.

Altogether, Rocky is a great choice for a Public HS education. Coming from a senior in their second semester, I've had a pretty great time here.

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B+
Overall Niche Grade
2,324 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mountain View High School
West Ada School District, ID
9-12
354
Senior: Throughout my 4 years at this school I’ve learned so much, from drama to boyfriends to the Pythagorean theorem. This being the only high school I have enrolled in, I have nothing to compare it to. Some of the teachers and people have touched my heart and some haven’t, but life is all about up and downs. Making a school perfect is very hard to do- since nothing is perfect. I believe Mountain View high school is doing the best that they can with what they have. I will always cherish this school for leading me in the right direction and making me who I am today. I am happy to leave Mountain View but will always remember the times and people at the school!
Read 354 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
2,293 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Eagle High School
West Ada School District, ID
9-12
429
Senior: Overall I have had a great time at Eagle High School. My favorite thing about Eagle High School is the student involvement. Eagle has done a wonderful job trying to get the students together and encourages them to be involved in sports, clubs, and activities. One improvement Eagle needs to make is the lack of help given by most of the teachers and counselors. Many times I have gone in with health related issues such as concussions and my ADHD diagnosis and have received no or little help. All schools have room for improvement and despite the problems Eagle may have I am glad that is where I was able to spend my four years in high school.
Read 429 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
1,914 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Chamberlain International School
Private School
Middleboro, MA
6-12
6
Senior: I like how the staff treat me at the residence. I really enjoy the summer activities, we go to the beach and BBQ. During the week we go out at night to the movies and stuff. People in general have my best interest in mind here. I have solid relationships with the administration and supervisors, they seem to really care. And the food is good.
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NG
Overall Niche Grade
77 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Idaho Virtual Academy
Online School
Idaho Virtual Academy, ID
PK, K-12
63
Junior: Good experience! Most of the teachers are good at their jobs, and there is a wide variety of course options and plans. Being able to work ahead and have a flexible schedule for work and social interaction is a huge plus. The counselors are great at helping high school students in preparing for college and/or life after high school. Despite being an onlie school, I have actually made quite a few friends!
Read 63 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
1,832 Students
34:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Centennial High School
West Ada School District, ID
9-12
386
Senior: I loved the rich culture at Centennial and the kindness of every student and staff member. I felt safe coming to school every day and met so many great people. The environment was very welcoming but not overwhelming. There weren't too many kids so I still had room to walk in the hallways and get to know all of the kids in my grade, but it wasn't too small either. I loved being a part of all the different clubs and activities I joined and my teachers made it worth my while to come each and every day. I truly had an awesome high school experience all four years and wouldn't have wanted to attend any other high school in Idaho!
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A-
Overall Niche Grade
1,804 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Meridian High School
West Ada School District, ID
9-12
250
Senior: I loved that Meridian High is an all inclusive school. The Warrior vibe and family is strong and everyone comes together for school functions. The teachers are also amazing and the campus is great! Overall, my four years there have been a great experience.
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B
Overall Niche Grade
1,660 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lake City High School
Coeur d'Alene School District, ID
9-12
208
Senior: At this high school, I particularly enjoyed attending specifically because of the faculty and good friends I made here. In terms of academics I disliked how reliant on myself I was to reach where I am. I'm not saying success should be handed out by any means. What I am meaning is that throughout my entire high school experience, there was little to no help getting me to where I wanted to go without some ulterior motive getting in the way. The faculty want you to succeed, but would drag you in to useless programs that overwork you and under-reward your efforts.
Read 208 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
1,643 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Hillcrest High School
Bonneville Joint School District, ID
9-12
257
Alum: I always had a good experience with Hillcrest, it's not too big of a school which I think is nice, and they always had fun after school activities. The teachers were great as well! One problem with it was how crowded it was, however a new High school will be done being built this year which will greatly reduce the number of students at Hillcrest, because the other High schools in the school district were overcrowded as well, so that issue should be gone after this school year!
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B
Overall Niche Grade
1,610 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Highland High School
Pocatello School District, ID
9-12
220
Alum: The debate team was amazing! There was great school spirit all the time. The teachers were great, but the English teachers were phenomenal. My classes were fun and students treated each other well. I got to know my teachers well and many students often hung out with them in their classrooms during breaks. I wasn't a fan of how centered the school was around sports, but many would say that is a good thing. Regardless, I felt ahead of the game when I arrived at my college. I was a step ahead in all of my classes, even as an engineering student! I loved my high school experience. Not many can say that.
Read 220 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
1,560 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Boise Senior High School
Boise Independent School District, ID
9-12
364
Sophomore: A very connected community with something for everyone to do! The sports involment is high, raising school spirit to the max! There are countless clubs and activities, and of you don't like those offered, you can create your own for like-minded people! The school is located near amazing restaurants where students can go for lunch. The teachers are good, but the options of academics are amazing! There's a class for every interest. The diversity is very good, hosting foreign exchange students from all over the world.
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
1,546 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Borah Senior High School
Boise Independent School District, ID
9-12
310
Senior: The teachers at Borah High are very kind and willing to help with any student's needs and questions. The AP classes are very useful when preparing for college. Each teacher focuses on specifics to allow the students to pass the AP exam. There is a great diversity among the school and many programs and activities are available for all interests at Borah. The building itself has a couple flaws because of the age of the building. The clocks in the classrooms and hallways rarely work. It would be more beneficial to the students if this problem was fixed. There are also some problems with water dripping from the ceilings. Many of the walls are cracked as well, but the age of the building doesn't stop Borah High from being a great school!
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B+
Overall Niche Grade
1,538 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Nampa Senior High School
Nampa School District, ID
9-12
283
Junior: I highly highly have enjoyed my experience going to Nampa High School. Even though Nampa is considered a lesser income, more homeless rate, and a less involved community. The administration and the teachers are what makes Nampa so great. Even though Nampa High doesn't win more than 2-3 games a season in any sport, the motivation and the pride of the school always runs deep! The students are motivated and the staff keeps it that way! The heart of Nampa truly lives in those who attend it!
Read 283 Reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
1,522 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Kuna High School
Kuna Joint School District, ID
9-12
209
Sophomore: I am currently attending kuna high school. It is a very good school, with some truly wonderful teachers. There is an entire office dedicated to college and career readiness, a medium/small-sized library, many different options for the arts (I am in the women’s intermediate choir, there is also a band, ceramics class, drawing classes, etc. I do not know of any dance classes.). In my 1 1/2 years attending here, I have not been bullied, and have only heard of one or two fights that were stopped so quickly I didn’t see them. Safety is very important here, with security all around the school. The food is good. There are adequate servings, but I might recommend bringing a small snack in case it’s not enough to be comfortably full. Overall, Kuna High School has been a very nice school to attend.
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B-
Overall Niche Grade
1,499 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bonneville High School
Bonneville Joint School District, ID
9-12
258
Alum: The school system became so great after switching to trimesters! The teachers are generally really caring and passionate about the topics the teach.
The school is old, lacks windows, and is not the most clean, but the student population is generally very kind and fun to be involved with. The student activities are great too!
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C+
Overall Niche Grade
1,488 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Post Falls High School
Post Falls School District, ID
9-12
217
Senior: Over all teachers really care about the the individual success of students. The experience is really what one puts themselves into, the school offers lots of activities, sports, clubs and events that they encourage students to enjoy. The administration has made it possible for students to even create their own clubs if what they enjoy is not available at the school. The school has a program for entering freshmen to has a pare of upper clansman buddies with in a group of freshmen. The whole school year and get notes weekly from the juniors and seniors that inform them about actives and encourages them, they even go out on outings with the group each semester or more.
Read 217 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
1,483 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Rigby High School
Jefferson County Joint School District, ID
9-12
276
Alum: Rigby was a good place to grow up and attend school. While the administration while I was there was a little lacking, the teacher were great (for the most part, there were a couple notable exceptions). I was an active participant in sports and clubs and the school was very good about supporting its athletes and students in those activities. They offered a good range of duel-enrollment/AP courses for those students that wanted more of a challenge and to get ahead in school. while the cafeteria food left somewhat to be desired it was an open campus so students could go home for lunch, which I often did. All in all it was a very good experience and I am proud to call myself a Rigby Trojan!
Read 276 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
1,445 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Caldwell Senior High School
Caldwell School District, ID
9-12
204
Niche User: Some of the experiences I had were great, and others were fantastic! I participated in sports my first year there and did not appreciate the coaching styles and how they favored many of the students who's parents worked there. I quit sports and joined choir and theatre. I will never regret doing this, because choir and theatre taught me so much about myself and life. Caldwell Sr. High School had an outstanding arts program there and that was what the school was known for. If I had a choice, I would chose this school again, because the arts taught me and others so much and I made many lifelong friends in the process.
Read 204 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
1,416 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Coeur d'Alene High School
Coeur d'Alene School District, ID
9-12
258
Senior: My experience with Coeur d'Alene High School is great! The academic program is incredible and the atmosphere of the student body is fantastic. However, one thing I would like to see a change in this school is more funding for the arts programs such as band and orchestra.
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B
Overall Niche Grade
1,414 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Skyview High School
Nampa School District, ID
9-12
368
Senior: I only recently moved to Skyview High School but I have already experienced the exceptional environment. Each teacher isn't just there to give information, but is there to help every individual succeed. One of the unique things about Skyview is their passing periods, I have been to four other high schools and none have had passing periods with music and I love it! I believe that having music in the halls during passing periods contributes to a positive environment and helps students know how much time they have left as the music stops about a minute before the bell rings. Lastly, I've been very impressed with Skyview's counselors. When signing up for classes, my counselor did everything she could to help me get the classes I wanted and helping me know what was best for me. The career counselors have been spectacular as they are there to provide help with scholarships, college information, and concurrent classes. Skyview High School has given me a great experience!
Read 368 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
1,361 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Columbia High School
Nampa School District, ID
9-12
349
Alum: I give my high school a four out of five stars mainly because of the lack of school spirit while I was there. No one liked going to the games or cheering at the pep-rallies. But! There are so many educational opportunities there. You can get certified in many things in the health care field, associates degrees in fields like business and health. As long as you never stop asking questions and keeping the "willingness to learn" mentality your teachers are always going to help you out. I also had a couple of teachers who were also college professors. Finally! I also had an awesome career counselor.
Read 349 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
1,335 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Capital Senior High School
Boise Independent School District, ID
9-12
236
Senior: For the state of Idaho, Capital is very education minded and advanced in meeting the needs of their students. I personally loved my experience. Here are a few positive things to note:

-The school is very diverse and doesn't present any discrimination issues.
-The staff are all insightful on their college experiences.
-Lots of AP!
-The atmosphere is relaxed. You can go where you want at lunch and don't need to stress about an overbearing administration.
-Capital has many unique traditions to differentiate themselves from other schools.

And of course, there a few suggestions of change:

-I wish sometimes the teachers would focus more on meeting the needs of their students, not the district.
-Most of the staff has a strong political bias. It gets old..

Overall, I'd highly recommend that a student attends Capital if they're focused on their education, but want a stress-free environment.
Read 236 Reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
1,325 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Idaho Falls Senior High School
Idaho Falls School District, ID
9-12
184
Freshman: I.F.H.S is awesome! Great teachers and staff! Unfortunately the school itself is fairly dated, and has been neglected by the district and has really been run by parents and faculty trying to keep it’s programs such as clubs and sports running smoothly. It’s a true inner-City school that has a diverse mix of characters. I would certainly recommend Idaho Falls High School.
Read 184 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
1,277 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Canyon Ridge High School
Twin Falls School District, ID
9-12
178
Senior: The Good: The school is relatively new with well functioning bathrooms, heating, computers, etc. I personally had no issues with bullying, but I know it isn't absent from the school environment. The student body is also very diverse as the school has many refugee children, yet the students are somewhat self segregating so I think the school could do a better job to celebrate that diversity. The arts programs are pretty good, funding and support wise. Many of the Honors teachers are very dedicated and do a good job.

The Bad: There is a culture of academic laziness. Many kids view there high school experiences as something to "get past" or "get over with". While the school may not be able to do too much about that, it can be detrimental to the kids. School spirit is pretty weak and sporting events or school dances are rarely attended. All events only have one DJ on contract, and despite numerous complaints he is still the chosen DJ. There is only 2 AP courses.
Read 178 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
1,247 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Skyline Senior High School
Idaho Falls School District, ID
9-12
208
Senior: I loved the education that I have had for the last four years. The teachers care about the students and the school culture is mostly warm and welcoming. Everyone has a place in the school, whether it be with the football team, the seminary students, or in the cafeteria playing games, everyone is welcome. A large number of AP classes are offered and the school plays well to students wanting to excel in their academics. The building is old and needs remodeling, but other than the facility itself, Skyline High School is one of the best in Idaho Falls!
Read 208 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
1,237 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Century High School
Pocatello School District, ID
9-12
320
Alum: I loved the effort put in by teachers and staff to help further the learning of the students there! They would listen to any concerns and helped students to overcome challenges. Overall they were very high in their expectations, and while this does push students to achieve high standards, this could also have driven student away and made them feel incapable. I think this is something that Century High School should think about.
Read 320 Reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
1,209 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Noble and Greenough School
Private School
Dedham, MA
7-12
30
Alum: Nobles is a special place rich with tradition, oozing with school pride, and steadfast in strong community principles. I feel so fortunate to have spent my high school life in such a place where I was accepted, encouraged and challenged all in perfect harmony. The teachers are happy to be there too--they are also encouraged to challenge themselves and develop as educators and that is clear in the way they immerse themselves in their curriculum and their afternoon program duties. I love nobles more than words can share--could not recommend it more!
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
614 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Fessenden School
Private School
West Newton, MA
PK, K-9
NG
Overall Niche Grade
527 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Rocky Mountain High School

Mountain View High School

Eagle High School

Chamberlain International School

Idaho Virtual Academy

Centennial High School

Meridian High School

Lake City High School

Hillcrest High School

Highland High School

Boise Senior High School

Borah Senior High School

Nampa Senior High School

Kuna High School

Bonneville High School

Post Falls High School

Rigby High School

Caldwell Senior High School

Coeur d'Alene High School

Skyview High School

Columbia High School

Capital Senior High School

Idaho Falls Senior High School

Canyon Ridge High School

Skyline Senior High School

Century High School

Noble and Greenough School

The Fessenden School