Serving 352 students in grades 9-12, Bear Lake 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Lake High School's student population of 352 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake High School is 0.10, 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
#338 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Lake High School's ranking?
Bear Lake High School is ranked #338 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Bear Lake High School often compared to?
Bear Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rigby High School, Century High School, Sugar-salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bear Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Bear Lake High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Bear Lake High School?
352 students attend Bear Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bear Lake High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Lake High School?
Bear Lake High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Lake High School offer ?
Bear Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bear Lake High School part of?
Bear Lake High School is part of Bear Lake County School District.
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