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Idaho City High School

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Idaho City High School ranks 60 th of 112 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

60^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 112 Idaho High Schools

Better than 46% of Idaho high schools

Summary

Idaho City High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Idaho City, Idaho, with a total enrollment of 145 students. The school is part of the Basin School District, which is ranked 40 out of 96 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idaho City High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 38th out of 110 schools in 2021-2022 to 75th out of 159 schools in 2023-2024, placing it in the middle to lower-middle range of Idaho high schools. The school's four-year graduation rates have been relatively strong, ranging from 81.0% to 96.2% over the past few years, comparable to the nearby Horseshoe Bend Middle/Senior High. However, Idaho City High School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.0% to 30.6%, which is higher than the 15.0% rate reported for Horseshoe Bend Middle/Senior High.

In general, Idaho City High School's test scores in ISAT/Math and ISAT/English Language Arts have been below the state and district averages, with some exceptions. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's ISAT/English Language Arts proficiency for the End of Course exam was 68%, higher than the state average of 60%. However, in ISAT/Math for All Grades, the school's proficiency rate of 26.7% was significantly lower than the state average of 43.1% and the 45.5% rate reported for Horseshoe Bend Middle/Senior High. The increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Idaho City High School, from 20.61% in 2021-2022 to 29.66% in 2023-2024, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.

126

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,840

Per pupil spending ?

41.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Centerville Road
Idaho City, ID 83631-0227

(208) 392-4183

District: Basin School District

Feeder schools for Idaho City High School:

Elementary:

Basin Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 50th percentile in 2010 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (38% vs 47% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (31% vs 15% Idaho)

!Science scores 18 pts below the Idaho average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg44%

Idaho avg47%

60^th of 112

Idaho public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 5 pts since 2017

From bottom 42% (2017) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 96Basin School District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2013	58.2	73 of 173	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.8	72 of 171	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.2	41 of 169	75.7%	★★★★☆
2010	47.7	102 of 166	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.4	60 of 160	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	48.1	89 of 158	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	46.1	60 of 112	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.1	75 of 159	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.4	67 of 106	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.0	38 of 110	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.1	53 of 88	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.0	59 of 101	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.0	81 of 160	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	70.6	42 of 162	74.1%	★★★★☆
2011	61.1	67 of 165	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.8	84 of 169	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.4	38 of 128	70.3%	★★★★☆
2008	60.0	63 of 151	58.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%+4 vs state

Math27%-16 vs state

Science25%-18 vs state

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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 7th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	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
Idaho City High School	Public	7-12	100 Centerville Road	Idaho City	83631	Boise County	Basin School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 392-4183	126	12	10.9	41.3%	115 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	46.1	60^th of 112 public high schools	46.4%		53.1	75^th of 159 public high schools	52.8%	15		24.0	26.7	25.0	54.5	46.2	68.0	58.3	$10,840	$977	$9,863
Horseshoe Bend Alternative School	Public	5-12	398 School Drive	Horseshoe Bend	83629	Boise County	Horseshoe Bend School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 793-2225	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Horseshoe Bend Middle/Senior High	Public	6-12	398 School Drive	Horseshoe Bend	83629	Boise County	Horseshoe Bend School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 793-2225	86	11	7.8	52.3%	71 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.5%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	4 (4.7%)								(n/a)	50.0		45.5					42.4	$11,547	$658	$10,889

Frequently Asked Questions about Idaho City High School

What district is Idaho City High School in?

Basin School District

What is the racial makeup of Idaho City High School?

Students at Idaho City High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Idaho City High School a good school?

Idaho City High School ranks 60^th of 112 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Idaho City High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 126 students attended Idaho City High School.

What schools feed into Idaho City High School?

Idaho City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Basin Elementary School

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