Bliss School

Bliss School is an alternative public school located in Bliss, Idaho, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 125 students. The school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students over the past few years.

Bliss School has several key metrics that set it apart from nearby schools. The school has shown steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 75% in 2020-2021 to 83.3% in 2022-2023, outperforming the state-wide graduation rate. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in its chronic absenteeism rate, from 8.6% in 2020-2021 to 23% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. Bliss School's performance on ISAT assessments is mixed, with proficiency rates in Math (40.8%) and English Language Arts (46.5%) lower than the state averages, and its Science proficiency rate (31%) significantly below the state average of 41.2%. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68% to 76.19% over the past three school years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 10.4.

When compared to nearby schools, Hagerman School, located 7.58 miles away, has a higher four-year graduation rate and better performance on ISAT Math assessments, while North Valley Academy, located 11.66 miles away, has a lower four-year graduation rate and significantly lower proficiency rates on ISAT assessments. The Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind, located 11.64 miles away, has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Bliss School.