Serving 122 students in grades 9-12, Mt Harrison 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Harrison High School's student population of 122 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Mt Harrison 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 Mt Harrison High School is 0.53, which is more 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
#697 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
53%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
44%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Harrison High School's ranking?
Mt Harrison High School is ranked #697 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Harrison High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mt Harrison High School?
122 students attend Mt Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mt Harrison High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Harrison High School?
Mt Harrison High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Harrison High School offer ?
Mt Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Harrison High School part of?
Mt Harrison High School is part of Minidoka County Joint School District.
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