For the 2025 school year, there are 4 magnet public high schools serving 1,391 students in Idaho.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Idaho are Renaissance High School, Idaho Fine Arts Academy and Compass Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Idaho magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Compass Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Idaho (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Grades: 6-12
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 Garfield Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Grades: 4-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Idaho?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Idaho include Renaissance High School, Idaho Fine Arts Academy and Compass Academy.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Idaho?
4 magnet public high schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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