Serving 107 students in grades 6-12, Kootenai Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kootenai Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kootenai Jr/sr High School's student population of 107 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kootenai Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kootenai Jr/sr High School is 0.21, 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
#133 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
89%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kootenai Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Kootenai Jr/sr High School is ranked #133 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kootenai Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Kootenai Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Kootenai Jr/sr High School?
107 students attend Kootenai Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kootenai Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kootenai Jr/sr High School?
Kootenai Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kootenai Jr/sr High School offer ?
Kootenai Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Kootenai Jr/sr High School part of?
Kootenai Jr/sr High School is part of Kootenai School District.
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