Serving 267 students in grades 6-12, Lapwai Middle/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 6-9% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lapwai Middle/high School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lapwai Middle/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 Lapwai Middle/high School is 0.43, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
74%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
8%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
95%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapwai Middle/high School's ranking?
Lapwai Middle/high School is ranked #698 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lapwai Middle/high School often compared to?
Lapwai Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Culdesac School, Lewiston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lapwai Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Lapwai Middle/high School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Lapwai Middle/high School?
267 students attend Lapwai Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lapwai Middle/high School students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lapwai Middle/high School?
Lapwai Middle/high School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lapwai Middle/high School offer ?
Lapwai Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lapwai Middle/high School part of?
Lapwai Middle/high School is part of Lapwai School District.
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