For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 4,063 students in Bingham County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Bingham County, ID are Firth High School, Bingham Academy and Aberdeen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bingham County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bingham County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Bingham County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Snake River High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Firth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
329 Lincoln Street
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6812
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6812
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Bingham Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Parkway Drive #18, Rivers
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Aberdeen High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
268 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Blackfoot High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
870 South Fisher Avenue
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8810
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-9913
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-9913
Gr: K-9 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Shelley Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 West Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7400
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Snake River High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
922 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3061
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Shelley Work Based Academy
Alternative School
544 Seminary Avenue
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 332-6800
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
50 South Hiline Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School
Alternative School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3096
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3096
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Bingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
460 York Drive
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1506 West 560 South
Pingree, ID 83262
(208) 684-9696
Pingree, ID 83262
(208) 684-9696
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Irving Kindergarten Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
440 W Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
State Hospital South (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
E Alice St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Summit Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
645 Mitchell Rd
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bingham County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Bingham County, ID include Firth High School, Bingham Academy and Aberdeen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bingham County?
13 public high schools are located in Bingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bingham County?
Bingham County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bingham County include: Snake River High School vs. Blackfoot High School, Bingham Academy vs. Blackfoot High School, Independence Alternative High School vs. Bingham Academy
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