Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 29, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 388	$ (557)	$ (159)	$ (1,153)
Other comprehensive loss (gain), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0 for all periods presented	(8)	(17)	(23)	22
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	380	(574)	(182)	(1,131)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		2	(1)	5
Comprehensive income (loss) loss attributable to SemiLEDs stockholders	$ 380	$ (576)	$ (181)	$ (1,136)