High Schools in Wendell District

Summary:

The Wendell District in Idaho has only one high school, Wendell High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has seen significant fluctuations in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 42nd in 2023-2024 to 110th out of 112 high schools in Idaho for the 2024-2025 school year, earning a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wendell High School's academic outcomes are concerning, with only 10.8% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 11.1% proficient or better in ISAT Science, well below the state averages. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.3% is also below the state average, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0%. These challenges are likely exacerbated by the high percentage of students (50.15%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the school's struggles, there are opportunities for improvement. Addressing the underlying issues, such as providing more resources and support for students and families, could be crucial in driving long-term improvements in Wendell High School's performance. Ensuring stable and effective management could also play a key role in helping the school overcome its current challenges and provide a high-quality learning environment for its students.

District Detail

150 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355-0300

(208) 536-2418

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 96 Idaho districts

See the 2025 Idaho District rankings!

Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,104

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)		ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wendell High School	Public	9-12	850 East Main Street	Wendell	83355	Gooding County	Wendell District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 536-2100	325	20	16.3	61.2%	108 (33.2%)	0 (0.0%)	213 (65.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8.8	110^th of 112 public high schools	1.8%		69.1	42^nd of 159 public high schools	73.6%	68	10.8	10.8	11.1	11.1	42.7	42.7	$9,310	$1,038	$8,271

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jerome Joint District	8.88 mi	8	92^nd
Heritage Academy Inc.	9.62 mi	1	83^rd
Idaho Bureau Of Educational Services For The Deaf And The Bl	10.68 mi	1
Hagerman Joint District	10.97 mi	2
Gooding Joint District	11.1 mi	4	74^th

See the top ID Idaho districts

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.