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Idaho City High School

100 Centerville Road
Idaho City, ID 83631

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Idaho City High School serves 160 students in grades 7-12.

Idaho City 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Idaho City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Idaho City High School's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

160 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Idaho City 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 Idaho City High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (ID)

Overall Testing Rank

#412 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Idaho City High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idaho City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Idaho City High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

19%

Black

n/a

White

97%

74%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Idaho City High School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.42

This chart display the diversity score of Idaho City High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

70-79%

80%

This chart display graduation rate of Idaho City High School and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

25%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Basin School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idaho City High School's ranking?

Idaho City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Idaho City High School often compared to?

Idaho City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garden Valley 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 40% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).

What is the graduation rate of Idaho City High School?

The graduation rate of Idaho City High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.

How many students attend Idaho City High School?

160 students attend Idaho City High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Idaho City High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Idaho City High School?

Idaho City High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.

What grades does Idaho City High School offer ?

Idaho City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Idaho City High School part of?

Idaho City High School is part of Basin School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education