Parma High School is a high school in Parma, Idaho.
Serving 305 students in grades 9-12, Parma 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parma High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Parma, ID, encompassing approximately 85 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 8.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Parma High School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Parma 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 Parma High School is 0.41, 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
#439 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. 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 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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
≥90%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parma High School's ranking?
Parma High School is ranked #439 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Parma High School often compared to?
Parma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caldwell Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parma High School?
The graduation rate of Parma High School is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Parma High School?
305 students attend Parma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Parma High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parma High School?
Parma High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parma High School offer ?
Parma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parma High School part of?
Parma High School is part of Parma School District.
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