Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Silver Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Silver Creek High School's student population of 51 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Silver Creek High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Creek High School is 0.53, 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
#317 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
41%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
55%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Creek High School's ranking?
Silver Creek High School is ranked #317 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Silver Creek High School often compared to?
Silver Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Silver Creek High School is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Silver Creek High School?
51 students attend Silver Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Silver Creek High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Creek High School?
Silver Creek High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silver Creek High School offer ?
Silver Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silver Creek High School part of?
Silver Creek High School is part of Blaine County School District.
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