Serving 429 students in grades 9-12, Mccall-donnelly High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccall-donnelly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mccall-donnelly High School's student population of 429 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mccall-donnelly High School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccall-donnelly High School is 0.20, 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
#75 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
8%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccall-donnelly High School's ranking?
Mccall-donnelly High School is ranked #75 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Mccall-donnelly High School often compared to?
Mccall-donnelly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heartland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccall-donnelly High School?
The graduation rate of Mccall-donnelly High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mccall-donnelly High School?
429 students attend Mccall-donnelly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mccall-donnelly High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccall-donnelly High School?
Mccall-donnelly High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mccall-donnelly High School offer ?
Mccall-donnelly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mccall-donnelly High School part of?
Mccall-donnelly High School is part of Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District.
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