Serving 1,394 students in grades 9-12, Caldwell Senior 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 16% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 1,394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caldwell Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Caldwell Senior High School's student population of 1,394 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caldwell Senior 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 Caldwell Senior High School is 0.47, 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
#605 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
67%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
29%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caldwell Senior High School's ranking?
Caldwell Senior High School is ranked #605 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Caldwell Senior High School often compared to?
Caldwell Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School, Skyview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caldwell Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Caldwell Senior High School is 72%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Caldwell Senior High School?
1,394 students attend Caldwell Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Caldwell Senior High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caldwell Senior High School?
Caldwell Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Caldwell Senior High School offer ?
Caldwell Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Caldwell Senior High School part of?
Caldwell Senior High School is part of Caldwell School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
SPRING BREAK (CHS)
March 15, 2025 (Saturday)
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