Serving 1,579 students in grades 9-12, Thunder Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thunder Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Thunder Ridge High School's student population of 1,579 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thunder Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thunder Ridge High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Ridge High School's ranking?
Thunder Ridge High School is ranked #285 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Thunder Ridge High School often compared to?
Thunder Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idaho Falls Senior High School, Bonneville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thunder Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Thunder Ridge High School is 93%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Thunder Ridge High School?
1,579 students attend Thunder Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Thunder Ridge High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunder Ridge High School?
Thunder Ridge High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thunder Ridge High School offer ?
Thunder Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thunder Ridge High School part of?
Thunder Ridge High School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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