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Magic Valley High School vs. Canyon Ridge High School

Should you attend Magic Valley High School or Canyon Ridge High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Magic Valley High School
512 Main Avenue North
Twin Falls, ID 83301
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Canyon Ridge High School
300 North College Road West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Magic Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Canyon Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Magic Valley 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 ≤5% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,437 students in grades 9-12, Canyon Ridge High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
153 students
1,437 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magic Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Canyon Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magic Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Canyon Ridge High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
71 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magic Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Canyon Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magic Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Twin Falls School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Ridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Twin Falls School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#679 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
#244 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magic Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Canyon Ridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
35%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magic Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magic Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
72%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Magic Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Canyon Ridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Magic Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Canyon Ridge High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
1
419
Grade 10 Students
10
359
Grade 11 Students
40
369
Grade 12 Students
102
290

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Magic Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Canyon Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magic Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Canyon Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magic Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Canyon Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magic Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Canyon Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magic Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Canyon Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Canyon Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magic Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Canyon Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Twin Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magic Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Canyon Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magic Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Canyon Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magic Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Canyon Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Twin Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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