Wood River High School is a public secondary school in Hailey, Idaho, one of two traditional high schools operated by the Blaine County School District #61.
Serving 981 students in grades 9-12, Wood River 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 31% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 981 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wood River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wood River High School's student population of 981 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
981 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wood River High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood River High School is 0.54, which is more 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
#348 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
46%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
50%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wood River Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wood River High School's ranking?
Wood River High School is ranked #348 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Wood River High School often compared to?
Wood River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wood River High School?
The graduation rate of Wood River High School is 86%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Wood River High School?
981 students attend Wood River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wood River High School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood River High School?
Wood River High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wood River High School offer ?
Wood River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wood River High School part of?
Wood River High School is part of Blaine County School District.
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