For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 358 students in Buhl, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Buhl, ID are Buhl High School and Wakapa Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buhl, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Buhl have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Buhl, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buhl High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Buhl, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buhl High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Territory
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Wakapa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buhl, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Buhl, ID include Buhl High School and Wakapa Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Buhl?
2 public high schools are located in Buhl.
What is the racial composition of students in Buhl?
Buhl public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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