Preston High School

151 East 2nd South
Preston, ID 83263
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 760 students in grades 9-12, Preston 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 27% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 760 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Preston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Preston High School's student population of 760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
760 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Preston 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 Preston High School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#426 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Preston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Preston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
89%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Preston High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of Preston High School and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Preston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Preston High School's ranking?
Preston High School is ranked #426 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Preston High School often compared to?
Preston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Preston High School?
The graduation rate of Preston High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Preston High School?
760 students attend Preston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Preston High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston High School?
Preston High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Preston High School offer ?
Preston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Preston High School part of?
Preston High School is part of Preston Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 760 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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