Kamiah High School is a four-year public secondary school in Kamiah, Idaho, the only high school in Kamiah School District #304. Located in the Clearwater Valley of rural Lewis County in the north central part of the state, the school colors are maroon and white and the mascot is a Kub.
Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Kamiah 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kamiah Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kamiah Senior High School's student population of 120 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kamiah Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kamiah Senior High School is 0.46, 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
#555 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
72%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kub
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kamiah Senior High School's ranking?
Kamiah Senior High School is ranked #555 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Kamiah Senior High School often compared to?
Kamiah Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater Valley Jr/sr by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kamiah Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kamiah Senior High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Kamiah Senior High School?
120 students attend Kamiah Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kamiah Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kamiah Senior High School?
Kamiah Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kamiah Senior High School offer ?
Kamiah Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kamiah Senior High School part of?
Kamiah Senior High School is part of Kamiah Joint School District.
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