Serving 557 students in grades 9-12, Weiser 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weiser High School's student population of 557 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weiser 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 Weiser High School is 0.46, which is more 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
#334 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
68%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weiser High School's ranking?
Weiser High School is ranked #334 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weiser High School?
The graduation rate of Weiser High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Weiser High School?
557 students attend Weiser High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Weiser High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weiser High School?
Weiser High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Weiser High School offer ?
Weiser High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Weiser High School part of?
Weiser High School is part of Weiser School District.
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