Snake River High School is a high school near Blackfoot, Idaho. The school has an enrollment of 608 and Ray Carter is the principal.
Serving 583 students in grades 9-12, Snake River 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Snake River High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Blackfoot, ID school district, covering approximately 724.2 square miles, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 13.2 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 31.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snake River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Snake River High School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Snake River 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 Snake River High School is 0.28, 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
#639 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)
35-39%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Purple
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snake River High School's ranking?
Snake River High School is ranked #639 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Snake River High School often compared to?
Snake River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackfoot High 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Snake River High School?
The graduation rate of Snake River High School is 95%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Snake River High School?
583 students attend Snake River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Snake River High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Snake River High School?
Snake River High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Snake River High School offer ?
Snake River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Snake River High School part of?
Snake River High School is part of Snake River School District.
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