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Magic Valley High School vs. Twin Falls High School

Should you attend Magic Valley High School or Twin Falls 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
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Twin Falls High School
1615 Filer Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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10/
10
Top 10%
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%)

Twin Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
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 1,371 students in grades 9-12, Twin Falls High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
153 students
1,371 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 Twin Falls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magic Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Twin Falls High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
63 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 Twin Falls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
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 Twin Falls 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%)
#42 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 10%)
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 Twin Falls High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
58%
(Top 20% 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 Twin Falls 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)
82%
(Top 5% 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 Twin Falls 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)
51%
(Top 30% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
90%
(Top 30% 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 Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
1
362
Grade 10 Students
10
375
Grade 11 Students
40
337
Grade 12 Students
102
297

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 Twin Falls 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 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
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 Twin Falls 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%
16%
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 Twin Falls 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%
1%
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 Twin Falls 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%
77%
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 Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls 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%
2%
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 Twin Falls 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
0.38
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 Twin Falls 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%
17%
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 Twin Falls 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%
5%
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 Twin Falls 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.
 
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