Glenns Ferry High School serves 119 students in grades 9-12.
Glenns Ferry High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenns Ferry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Glenns Ferry High School's student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenns Ferry High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Glenns Ferry High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
54%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
39%
19%

Black
n/a
1%

White
61%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
79%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
20%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenns Ferry High School's ranking?
Glenns Ferry High School is ranked #481 out of 707 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenns Ferry High School?
The graduation rate of Glenns Ferry High School is 80%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Glenns Ferry High School?
119 students attend Glenns Ferry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Glenns Ferry High School students are White, and 39% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenns Ferry High School?
Glenns Ferry High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glenns Ferry High School offer ?
Glenns Ferry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glenns Ferry High School part of?
Glenns Ferry High School is part of Glenns Ferry Joint School District.
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