MELBA HIGH SCHOOL
MELBA HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the MELBA JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in MELBA, ID with about 410 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, MELBA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MELBA HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary school located in the small, rural community of Melba, Idaho. As the primary high school for the Melba School District, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit, frequently rallying around its athletic programs and extracurricular activities, which play a significant role in the daily life of the student body.
Academically and culturally, MELBA HIGH SCHOOL focuses on preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. The school maintains a traditional approach to education while integrating modern technology and resources to help students meet state standards. By leveraging its position within a tight-knit agricultural and residential community, MELBA HIGH SCHOOL aims to provide a personalized educational experience that encourages both academic achievement and the development of responsible, community-oriented citizens.
For more information, contact MELBA HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 495-2221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MELBA, ID 83641-5175
(208) 495-2221
MELBA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MELBA, ID with about 410 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MELBA JOINT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 410
- Teachers:
- 25.93
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 410 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MELBA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.