Orofino High School serves 351 students in grades 7-12.
Orofino High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orofino High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Orofino High School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
351 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Orofino High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Orofino High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
4%
19%

Black
1%
1%

White
91%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%

Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-89%
79%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orofino High School's ranking?
Orofino High School is ranked #246 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orofino High School?
The graduation rate of Orofino High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Orofino High School?
351 students attend Orofino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Orofino High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orofino High School?
Orofino High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orofino High School offer ?
Orofino High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Orofino High School part of?
Orofino High School is part of Orofino Joint School District.
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