Priest River Lamanna High School is a high school in Priest River, Idaho. Its former building, currently used by Priest River Junior High School, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
Serving 396 students in grades 7-12, Priest River Lamanna 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 35-39% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PRIEST RIVER LAMANNA HIGH's attendance zone covers the entire Priest River school district and encompasses approximately 781.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 45.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Priest River Lamanna High School's student population of 396 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Strive for Greatness
School Rankings
Priest River Lamanna 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 Priest River Lamanna High School is 0.12, 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
#615 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)
35-39%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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
65-69%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Priest River Lamanna High School's ranking?
Priest River Lamanna High School is ranked #615 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Priest River Lamanna High School often compared to?
Priest River Lamanna High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandpoint High School, Lake Pend Oreille 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Priest River Lamanna High School?
The graduation rate of Priest River Lamanna High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Priest River Lamanna High School?
396 students attend Priest River Lamanna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Priest River Lamanna High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Priest River Lamanna High School?
Priest River Lamanna High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Priest River Lamanna High School offer ?
Priest River Lamanna High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Priest River Lamanna High School part of?
Priest River Lamanna High School is part of West Bonner County School District.
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