MELBA HIGH SCHOOL

MELBA HIGH SCHOOL is a senior high of average-sized scale in MELBA, Idaho, part of MELBA JOINT DISTRICT, teacheing 394 students in grades 7 through 12.

MELBA JOINT DISTRICT runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 824 students. MELBA HIGH SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, MELBA HIGH SCHOOL lists that White students make up the majority at 77%. The remainder looks like 20% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.8:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 16.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 35% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Canyon County (around 51%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Canyon County) shows that median household income runs about $76,488, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. MELBA HIGH SCHOOL is one of 83 public schools in Canyon County (combined enrollment of about 44,048 students).

MELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at MELBA HIGH SCHOOL has fell 4%, going from 410 students in 2018 to 394 in 2025.

On allk12, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.