Buhl High School

1 Indian Territory
Buhl, ID 83316
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Buhl High School is a high school in Buhl, Idaho. Buhl High School is part of the Twin Falls School District. Buhl High School's mascot is an Indian. The colors are orange and black.
Serving 365 students in grades 9-12, Buhl 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 30-34% (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 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Buhl High School's student population of 365 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Buhl 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 Buhl High School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#356 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
41%
55-59%
55%
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
58%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
75-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buhl High School's ranking?
Buhl High School is ranked #356 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?
30-34% 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 Buhl High School?
The graduation rate of Buhl High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Buhl High School?
365 students attend Buhl High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Buhl High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buhl High School?
Buhl High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buhl High School offer ?
Buhl High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buhl High School part of?
Buhl High School is part of Buhl Joint School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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