Bonneville High School is a four-year public secondary school near Idaho Falls, Idaho. Northeast of the city, it opened in 1951 and is the original high school of the Bonneville Joint School District #93, which consolidated ten smaller districts east of Idaho Falls.
Serving 1,176 students in grades 9-12, Bonneville 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 37% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bonneville High School serves the northern part of Idaho Falls, ID, covering an attendance zone of approximately 159.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located up to 20.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonneville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bonneville High School's student population of 1,176 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Motto
Designing Success for Every Student
School Rankings
Bonneville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonneville High School is 0.37, 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
#241 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Bee
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonneville High School's ranking?
Bonneville High School is ranked #241 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Bonneville High School often compared to?
Bonneville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thunder Ridge High School, Hillcrest High School, Idaho Falls Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonneville High School?
The graduation rate of Bonneville High School is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Bonneville High School?
1,176 students attend Bonneville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bonneville High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonneville High School?
Bonneville High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonneville High School offer ?
Bonneville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonneville High School part of?
Bonneville High School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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