Garden Valley High School is a high school in Garden Valley, Idaho.
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Garden Valley 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garden Valley School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 789.3 square miles in and around Garden Valley, ID, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 33.8 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 52.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Valley School's student population of 220 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden Valley 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 Garden Valley School is 0.17, which is less 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
#520 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Wolverines
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Valley School's ranking?
Garden Valley School is ranked #520 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Garden Valley School often compared to?
Garden Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idaho City High School, Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School by visitors of our site.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden Valley School?
The graduation rate of Garden Valley School is 80%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Garden Valley School?
220 students attend Garden Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Garden Valley School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Valley School?
Garden Valley School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garden Valley School offer ?
Garden Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden Valley School part of?
Garden Valley School is part of Garden Valley School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
I attend this school, It is a great learning environment. Although some of the teachers don't go over the subjects as well as they should. Overall would recommend it.
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