Top Rankings
Bear Lake County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 368 students in Bear Lake County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Idaho.
Public High Schools in Bear Lake County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Public High School in Bear Lake County School District have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bear Lake High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
7 Schools
292 Schools
# Students
1,424 Students
129,556 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
7,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Bear Lake County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.41
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,407 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,661 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
23,604 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
18%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,456 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,352 Students
96,970 Students
% White Students
95%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
401 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
4,083 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
109
# Students in K Grade:
103
2,201
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
2,362
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
2,413
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
2,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
2,497
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
2,390
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
3,237
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
6,270
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
6,501
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,652 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,089 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,652
$10,125
Spending / Student
$8,089
$9,308
Best Bear Lake County School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clover Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
697 Jackson
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Boise Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
