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Kootenai Junior/Senior High School

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Kootenai Junior/Senior High School ranks 41 st of 112 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 112 Idaho High Schools

Better than 63% of Idaho high schools

Summary

Kootenai Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in Harrison, Idaho, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the Kootenai District, which is ranked 19 out of 96 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kootenai Junior/Senior High School has a strong history of academic performance, consistently maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kootenai Junior/Senior High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in ISAT test scores across all subject areas, with 64.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts for End of Course in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state average of 60%. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Kootenai Junior/Senior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 13.5 over the past three years, lower than the nearby Lakeside High School (11.0) and St. Maries High School (15.4).

However, Kootenai Junior/Senior High School's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 7th in 2012-2013 to 41st in 2024-2025, suggesting increased competition or challenges in maintaining its top-tier status. The school has also seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 17.1% in 2022-2023 to 25.0% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 9.47% in 2021-2022 to 40.19% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students that may require additional support and resources.

111

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,682

Per pupil spending ?

36%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13030 East O'Gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833-7641

(208) 689-3311

District: Kootenai District

Feeder schools for Kootenai Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Harrison Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

3.6%

American Indian:

1.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2008 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Idaho median (63rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (22% vs 15% Idaho)

!Ranking has slipped — down 31 percentile points since 2008

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg58%

Idaho avg47%

Middle school

52^nd of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 31%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

41^st of 112

Idaho public high schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 15 pts since 2024

From top 22% (2024) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 96Kootenai 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
2025	61.2	52 of 166	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.5	64 of 173	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.2	81 of 171	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.3	46 of 169	72.8%	★★★★☆
2010	82.7	8 of 166	95.2%	★★★★★
2009	77.1	20 of 160	87.5%	★★★★☆
2008	80.6	16 of 158	89.9%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	61.5	41 of 112	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.9	35 of 159	78.0%	★★★★☆
2013	84.5	7 of 160	95.6%	★★★★★
2012	73.3	37 of 162	77.2%	★★★★☆
2011	82.4	8 of 165	95.2%	★★★★★
2010	81.6	13 of 169	92.3%	★★★★★
2008	84.5	9 of 151	94.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts60%+6 vs state

Science55%+13 vs state

Math43%~ state avg

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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 6th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th 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
Kootenai Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	13030 East O'Gara Road	Harrison	83833	Kootenai County	Kootenai District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 689-3311	111	10	11.1	36.0%	105 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.5	41^st of 112 public high schools	63.4%		72.9	35^th of 159 public high schools	78.0%	6	38.9	35.7	43.3	53.3	57.1	55.2	66.7	64.3	60.0	$19,682	$813	$18,869
St Maries High School	Public	9-12	424 Hells Gulch Road	Saint Maries	83861	Benewah County	St Maries Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 245-2142	282	20	14.1	46.1%	241 (85.5%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.6%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.4%)	39.1	70^th of 112 public high schools	37.5%					(n/a)		26.6	26.6		41.3	41.3		57.8	57.8	$11,149	$885	$10,265
St Maries Community Education Alternative	Public	9-12	422 Hells Gulch Road	Saint Maries	83861	Benewah County	St Maries Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 245-2152	0	1	22.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lakeside High School	Public	9-12	1150 E Street	Plummer	83851	Benewah County	Plummer-Worley Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 686-1937	125	12	10.6	70.4%	11 (8.8%)	1 (0.8%)	13 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (66.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.6%)								(n/a)								36.7	36.7	$21,499	$3,092	$18,407

Frequently Asked Questions about Kootenai Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Kootenai Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Kootenai Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What district is Kootenai Junior/Senior High School in?

Kootenai District

What schools feed into Kootenai Junior/Senior High School?

Kootenai Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harrison Elementary School

How many students attend Kootenai Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 111 students attended Kootenai Junior/Senior High School.

Is Kootenai Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Kootenai Junior/Senior High School ranks 41^st of 112 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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