Highland School is a public school in Craigmont, Idaho, the only school in the Highland Joint School District #305.
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highland 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland School's attendance zone covers the entire Craigmont, ID school district, spanning approximately 348.8 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 20.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating an inclusive learning environment that empowers confident, critical thinkers to become respectful, responsible citizens committed to lifelong learning.
School Rankings
Highland 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 Highland School is 0.35, 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
#568 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland School's ranking?
Highland School is ranked #568 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewiston High School, Nezperce 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 41% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland School?
The graduation rate of Highland School is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Highland School?
168 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Highland School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland School part of?
Highland School is part of Highland Joint School District.
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