MELBA HIGH SCHOOL

MELBA JOINT DISTRICT
6870 STOKES AVENUE
MELBA, ID 83641
418 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
418
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    309 (73.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    97 (23.2 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: MELBA JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)495-2221
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 68
Grade 9 77
Grade 10 77
Grade 11 71
Grade 12 63
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
INITIAL POINT HIGH SCHOOL
KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
98 Students
1080 NORTH TEN MILE ROAD
KUNA, ID 83634 (9.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th