Serving 1,400 students in grades 9-12, Caldwell 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 16% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caldwell Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Caldwell school district, covering an area of 22.4 square miles. This zone is located in Caldwell, ID, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 3.1 miles to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caldwell Senior High School's student population of 1,400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
Average Class Size
30 students
School Rankings
Caldwell 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 Caldwell Senior High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
77%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caldwell Senior High School's ranking?
Caldwell Senior High School is ranked #597 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Caldwell Senior High School often compared to?
Caldwell Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parma High School, Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caldwell Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Caldwell Senior High School is 77%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Caldwell Senior High School?
1,400 students attend Caldwell Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Caldwell Senior High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caldwell Senior High School?
Caldwell Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Caldwell Senior High School offer ?
Caldwell Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caldwell Senior High School part of?
Caldwell Senior High School is part of Caldwell School District.
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