Orofino Junior/Senior High School, is a six-year secondary school in the northwest United States, located in Orofino, Idaho, part of a combined high school and junior high school operated by the Orofino Joint School District #171. The school colors are royal blue, black, and white and the mascot is the maniac.
Serving 350 students in grades 7-12, Orofino 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orofino High School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orofino 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 Orofino High School is 0.21, which is less 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
#464 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Maniac
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orofino High School's ranking?
Orofino High School is ranked #464 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orofino High School?
The graduation rate of Orofino High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Orofino High School?
350 students attend Orofino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Orofino High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orofino High School?
Orofino High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orofino High School offer ?
Orofino High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orofino High School part of?
Orofino High School is part of Orofino Joint School District.
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