Kuna High School is a public high school in Kuna, Idaho, the only traditional high school in the Kuna Joint School District #3, located in southwest Ada County, west of Boise and south of Meridian. The school colors are black and gold and the mascot is a Kaveman.
Serving 1,640 students in grades 9-12, Kuna High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kuna High School's student population of 1,640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kuna High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kuna High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kaveman
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuna High School's ranking?
Kuna High School is ranked #455 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Kuna High School often compared to?
Kuna High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kuna High School?
The graduation rate of Kuna High School is 82%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Kuna High School?
1,640 students attend Kuna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kuna High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kuna High School?
Kuna High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kuna High School offer ?
Kuna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kuna High School part of?
Kuna High School is part of Kuna Joint School District.
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