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 603 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 42%). 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% 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%)
- 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 603 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Snake River High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 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 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snake River High School's ranking?
Snake River High School is ranked #645 out of 709 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 42% 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 80%.
How many students attend Snake River High School?
603 students attend Snake River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Snake River High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 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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