Nampa High School is a four-year public secondary school in Nampa, Idaho, the oldest of three high schools operated by the Nampa School District #131. The school colors are red white and blue and the mascot is a bulldog.
Serving 1,374 students in grades 9-12, Nampa Senior 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 17% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nampa Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nampa Senior High School's student population of 1,374 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nampa Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nampa Senior High School is 0.57, which is more 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
#582 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
42%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
51%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nampa Senior High School's ranking?
Nampa Senior High School is ranked #582 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Nampa Senior High School often compared to?
Nampa Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School, Skyview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nampa Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Nampa Senior High School is 75%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Nampa Senior High School?
1,374 students attend Nampa Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nampa Senior High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nampa Senior High School?
Nampa Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nampa Senior High School offer ?
Nampa Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nampa Senior High School part of?
Nampa Senior High School is part of Nampa School District.
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