Canyon Springs High School is a high school in Caldwell, Idaho. It is operated by the Caldwell School District.
Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, Canyon Springs 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canyon Springs High School's student population of 169 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Canyon Springs 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 Canyon Springs 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
#701 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
25-29%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)88.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Orange
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Springs High School's ranking?
Canyon Springs High School is ranked #701 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Canyon Springs High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Canyon Springs High School?
169 students attend Canyon Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Canyon Springs High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canyon Springs High School?
Canyon Springs High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canyon Springs High School offer ?
Canyon Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canyon Springs High School part of?
Canyon Springs High School is part of Caldwell School District.
School Calendar
View the Canyon Springs High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break -- No School
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
MLK Day -- School Closed
January 18, 2027 (Monday)
Presidents' Day -- School Closed
February 15, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break -- No School
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
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