For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,766 students in Bonner County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Bonner County, ID are Sandpoint High School, Forrest M Bird Charter School and Clark Fork Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bonner County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bonner County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Bonner County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sandpoint High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bonner County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandpoint High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 South Division Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #22.
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 South Madison Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Clark Fork Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main Street
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(208) 266-1131
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(208) 266-1131
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Priest River Lamanna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Pend Oreille High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
4105 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
Bonner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Priest River Educational Program (Prep) Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5709 Highway 2
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1405
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1405
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bonner County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Bonner County, ID include Sandpoint High School, Forrest M Bird Charter School and Clark Fork Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bonner County?
6 public high schools are located in Bonner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bonner County?
Bonner County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bonner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bonner County include: Forrest M Bird Charter School vs. Sandpoint High School, Priest River Lamanna High School vs. Sandpoint High School, Sandpoint High School vs. Forrest M Bird Charter School
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