Mt Harrison High School

1431 17th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
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Bottom 50%
Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Mt Harrison 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Mt Harrison High School's student population of 138 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Mt Harrison 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 Mt Harrison High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#708 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mt Harrison High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mt Harrison High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mt Harrison High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
48%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mt Harrison High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mt Harrison High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
46%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mt Harrison High School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mt Harrison High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Mt Harrison High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
50-54%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mt Harrison High School and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mt Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mt Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt Harrison High School's ranking?
Mt Harrison High School is ranked #708 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Harrison High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mt Harrison High School?
138 students attend Mt Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mt Harrison High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Harrison High School?
Mt Harrison High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Harrison High School offer ?
Mt Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt Harrison High School part of?
Mt Harrison High School is part of Minidoka County Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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