Top 10 Best Idaho Falls Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 9,876 students in Idaho Falls, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Idaho Falls, ID are Taylors Crossing Charter School, American Heritage Charter School and Alturas Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho Falls, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Idaho Falls have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Idaho Falls, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Compass Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Idaho Falls, ID (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylors Crossing Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 North Wood River Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 552-0397
Grades: PK-12
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
American Heritage Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1736 South 35th West
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Grades: K-12
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Alturas Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2280 East 17th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 932-9440
Grades: 6-11
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
White Pine Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2959 East John Adams Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 522-4432
Grades: K-12
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Bonneville Online School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3385 East Iona Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 227-9876
Grades: 6-12
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Compass Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
955 Garfield Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Bonneville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3165 East Iona Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4406
Grades: 9-12
| 1,128 students
Rank: #88.
D91 Online Academy - Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
690 John Adams Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #99.
Thunder Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4941 East 1st Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-4739
Grades: 9-12
| 1,708 students
Rank: #1010.
Idaho Falls Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 South Holmes Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #1111.
Skyline Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1767 Blue Sky Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7770
Grades: 9-12
| 1,321 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillcrest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Owen Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 525-4429
Grades: 9-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #1313.
3b Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Environmental Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
335 5th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3175 East Lincoln Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4447
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Technical Careers High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3497 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4433
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
955 Garfield Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7517
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Praxium Mastery Academy
Magnet School
3497 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4466
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
3549 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4414
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3549 North Ammon Rd
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4414
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3385 East Iona Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 227-9876
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
955 Garfield St
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Grades: 7-9
| 566 students
335 5th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7624
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
3890 Taylorview Lane
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 557-3627
Grades: 6-10
| n/a students
3491 West 81st North
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7654
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
2017 East 49th North
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-0283
Grades: 7-9
| 6 students
2017 East 49th North
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-0283
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
2280 E 25th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 525-4447
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Idaho Falls, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Idaho Falls, ID include Taylors Crossing Charter School, American Heritage Charter School and Alturas Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Idaho Falls?
19 public high schools are located in Idaho Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Idaho Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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