New Plymouth High School is the high school of New Plymouth, Idaho. It was built in 1986 after the previous high school building burned down in a fire on December 18, 1984. Originally, it was designed as a junior-senior high school, housing grades seven through twelve.
Serving 269 students in grades 9-12, New Plymouth 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Plymouth High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of New Plymouth, ID, encompassing approximately 172.9 square miles. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 8.1 miles and the furthest edge located 15.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Plymouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Plymouth High School's student population of 269 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Not publicly listed
School Rankings
New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth High School is 0.28, 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
#410 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Not publicly listed
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Plymouth High School's ranking?
New Plymouth High School is ranked #410 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are New Plymouth High School often compared to?
New Plymouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Payette High School, Fruitland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Plymouth High School?
The graduation rate of New Plymouth High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend New Plymouth High School?
269 students attend New Plymouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of New Plymouth High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Plymouth High School?
New Plymouth High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Plymouth High School offer ?
New Plymouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Plymouth High School part of?
New Plymouth High School is part of New Plymouth School District.
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