Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Lake Pend Oreille High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Pend Oreille High School's student population of 76 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Pend Oreille High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Pend Oreille High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)86.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Pend Oreille High School's ranking?
Lake Pend Oreille High School is ranked #657 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lake Pend Oreille High School often compared to?
Lake Pend Oreille High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandpoint High School, Priest River Lamanna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Pend Oreille High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Pend Oreille High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Lake Pend Oreille High School?
76 students attend Lake Pend Oreille High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lake Pend Oreille High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Pend Oreille High School?
Lake Pend Oreille High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Pend Oreille High School offer ?
Lake Pend Oreille High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Pend Oreille High School part of?
Lake Pend Oreille High School is part of Lake Pend Oreille School District.
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