Garden Valley High School is a high school in Garden Valley, Idaho.
Serving 253 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 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Valley School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
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 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#520 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverines
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 equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Garden Valley School?
253 students attend Garden Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Garden Valley School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Valley School?
Garden Valley School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 11/24/2021
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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