For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 414 students in Payette, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Payette, ID are Payette Academy and Payette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payette, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Payette have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Payette, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Payette High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Payette, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Payette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Payette, Idaho 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Gr: PK-12
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
420 South Park St
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3993
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Payette Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 N. 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Gr: 9-12
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Gr: 4-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Payette, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Payette, ID include Payette Academy and Payette High School.
How many public high schools are located in Payette?
2 public high schools are located in Payette.
What is the racial composition of students in Payette?
Payette public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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