Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Bear Lake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Lake High School's student population of 334 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Lake High School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Lake High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
96%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Lake High School's ranking?
Bear Lake High School is ranked #176 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Bear Lake High School often compared to?
Bear Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rigby High School, Century High School, Sugar-salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bear Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Bear Lake High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Bear Lake High School?
334 students attend Bear Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bear Lake High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Lake High School?
Bear Lake High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Lake High School offer ?
Bear Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bear Lake High School part of?
Bear Lake High School is part of Bear Lake County School District.
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