Serving 1,708 students in grades 9-12, Thunder Ridge 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 33% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 1,708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thunder Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Thunder Ridge High School's student population of 1,708 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thunder Ridge 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 Thunder Ridge High School is 0.35, 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
#356 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Ridge High School's ranking?
Thunder Ridge High School is ranked #356 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Thunder Ridge High School often compared to?
Thunder Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonneville High School, Idaho Falls Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thunder Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Thunder Ridge High School is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Thunder Ridge High School?
1,708 students attend Thunder Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Thunder Ridge High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunder Ridge High School?
Thunder Ridge High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thunder Ridge High School offer ?
Thunder Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thunder Ridge High School part of?
Thunder Ridge High School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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