Kimberly High School is a high school located at 885 Center Street West in Kimberly, Idaho. The school serves grades nine through twelve.
Serving 617 students in grades 9-12, Kimberly High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kimberly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kimberly High School's student population of 617 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, White, Red
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Kimberly High School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kimberly High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kimberly High School's ranking?
Kimberly High School is ranked #74 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kimberly High School?
The graduation rate of Kimberly High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Kimberly High School?
617 students attend Kimberly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kimberly High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kimberly High School?
Kimberly High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kimberly High School offer ?
Kimberly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kimberly High School part of?
Kimberly High School is part of Kimberly School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2016
Fairly good school. kinda boring, lots of hot girls
5 12/6/2014
Kimberly High School is a little school with the power to send students into Ivy League Universities. It's fun, friendly, safe, and clean. I am so grateful for KHS.
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