RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL
RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 school district, located in MERIDIAN, ID with about 735 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, RENAISSANCE 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.
RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Meridian, Idaho, is a specialized magnet school within the West Ada School District that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, Renaissance is designed as a school of choice, offering a rigorous academic environment that focuses on an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The school emphasizes critical thinking, global citizenship, and college preparedness, attracting students who are looking for a challenging, accelerated learning experience that goes beyond standard graduation requirements.
The school is well-regarded for its small, personalized community and its ability to foster high academic achievement through its unique scheduling and instructional approach. Because it is a magnet school, students often come from across the district to take advantage of specific programs, including opportunities to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate’s degree or professional certifications simultaneously. By integrating a demanding academic workload with a supportive culture, RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL prepares its graduates to succeed in competitive post-secondary environments and professional careers.
For more information, contact RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 350-4380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERIDIAN, ID 83642-7991
(208) 350-4380
RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in MERIDIAN, ID with about 735 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
- Total Students:
- 735
- Teachers:
- 45.65
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- 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 735 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Asian
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 56.2%
- Male
- 43.8%
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.