Bonners Ferry High School is a four-year public secondary school in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. The only traditional high school in the Boundary County School District #101, it serves all of Boundary County, the northernmost in the state.
Serving 421 students in grades 9-12, Bonners Ferry 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bonners Ferry High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bonners Ferry School District, covering approximately 1,278.1 square miles in Bonners Ferry, ID. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 21.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of up to 39 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonners Ferry High School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Boundary County School District No. 101 is to educate and empower all students to become life-long learners and contributing members of society.
School Rankings
Bonners Ferry 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 Bonners Ferry High School is 0.24, 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
#353 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Badger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonners Ferry High School's ranking?
Bonners Ferry High School is ranked #353 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonners Ferry High School?
The graduation rate of Bonners Ferry High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Bonners Ferry High School?
421 students attend Bonners Ferry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bonners Ferry High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonners Ferry High School?
Bonners Ferry High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonners Ferry High School offer ?
Bonners Ferry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonners Ferry High School part of?
Bonners Ferry High School is part of Boundary County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Bonners Ferry High School has a strong tradition, but recently has undergone many staff and leadership changes that have left the school in a state of flux. This school is greatly benefitted by small town values, many staff members are prominent in the community, and school events are also community events. Academically, the school enjoys many young teachers, which makes for dynamical classes yet suffers from a high turnover rate. Athletically, only a few programs (soccer wrestling baseball) consistently compete at the state level, but Bonners Ferry does have a reputation for bringing strong crowds to away games.
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