For the 2026 school year, there are 3 vocational public charter schools serving 399 students in Idaho.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public charter schools in Idaho are Meridian Technical Charter High School and Meridian Medical Arts Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho vocational public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Charter Schools in Idaho (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked vocational public charter schools in Idaho?
The top-ranked vocational public charter schools in Idaho include Meridian Technical Charter High School and Meridian Medical Arts Charter.
How many vocational public charter schools are located in Idaho?
3 vocational public charter schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho vocational public charter schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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