Serving 960 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Home Sr 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 19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Home Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mountain Home Sr High School's student population of 960 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Home Sr 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 Mountain Home Sr High School is 0.52, which is more 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
#635 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
64%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Home Sr High School's ranking?
Mountain Home Sr High School is ranked #635 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Home Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Home Sr High School is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mountain Home Sr High School?
960 students attend Mountain Home Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mountain Home Sr High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Home Sr High School?
Mountain Home Sr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Home Sr High School offer ?
Mountain Home Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain Home Sr High School part of?
Mountain Home Sr High School is part of Mountain Home School District.
School Reviews
5 11/4/2007
The teachers have to be credited for doing a great job at this school. The leadership including the superintendent and pricipals have much to be desired. This school district is run by the good-old-boys administation. (you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours)I should know I use to be a teacher their till I resigned.(retired) I would like to say that the teachers do a good job admistering the academic programs. Parent involvement is good as well
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