Serving 396 students in grades 9-12, Gooding 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gooding High School's student population of 396 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gooding High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gooding High School is 0.47, 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
#450 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
31%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
66%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
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 Gooding High School's ranking?
Gooding High School is ranked #450 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Gooding High School often compared to?
Gooding High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wendell Middle School, Richfield School, Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gooding High School?
The graduation rate of Gooding High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Gooding High School?
396 students attend Gooding High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gooding High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gooding High School?
Gooding High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gooding High School offer ?
Gooding High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gooding High School part of?
Gooding High School is part of Gooding Joint School District.
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