For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 8,240 students in Kootenai County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Kootenai County, ID are North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Timberlake Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kootenai County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Kootenai County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public high schools.
Kootenai County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Timberlake Senior 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 14% 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 Kootenai County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Gr: K-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Gr: 6-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Timberlake Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5973 West Highway 54
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7006 West Highway 53
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Coeur D'alene High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
North 5530 4th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-4507
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-4507
Gr: 9-12 | 1,477 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Kootenai Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3311
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3311
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Lake City High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 769-0769
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 769-0769
Gr: 9-12 | 1,503 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Post Falls High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2832 East Poleline Road
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-0581
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-0581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Kootenai Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
637 North Park Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
New Vision High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Mullan
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-3541
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7802 West Main Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1619 North 9th
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Cda Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
210 East Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 North Northwood Center Co
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-8241
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-8241
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ktec School
Vocational School
6838 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 712-4733
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 712-4733
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Kootenai County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
632 Borah Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bridge Academy Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1619 North 9th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0319
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0319
Gr: 11-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hayden Kinder Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
311 N 10th St
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Gr: PK-K | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
15506 Washington St
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
525 West Clearwater Loop
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 769-5960
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 769-5960
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Kootenai County, ID include North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Timberlake Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kootenai County?
15 public high schools are located in Kootenai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Kootenai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kootenai County include: Lake City High School vs. Coeur D'alene High School, Mountainview Alternative High School vs. New Vision High School, Timberlake Senior High School vs. Lakeland Senior High School
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