Filer High School is a high school in Filer, Idaho, United States.
Serving 500 students in grades 9-12, Filer 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Filer High School's attendance zone covers the entire Filer school district, encompassing approximately 747.3 square miles in Filer, ID. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 20 to 30 minutes, with distances to the furthest edge reaching up to 42.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Filer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Filer High School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Filer 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 Filer High School is 0.34, 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
#387 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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
75-79%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Filer High School's ranking?
Filer High School is ranked #387 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Filer High School often compared to?
Filer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Ridge High School, Filer Elementary School, Filer Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Filer High School?
The graduation rate of Filer High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Filer High School?
500 students attend Filer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Filer High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Filer High School?
Filer High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Filer High School offer ?
Filer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Filer High School part of?
Filer High School is part of Filer School District.
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