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Lapwai Middle/High School

Q: How many students attend Lapwai Middle/High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 246 students attended Lapwai Middle/High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Lapwai Middle/High School?

Students at Lapwai Middle/High School are 74% American Indian, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% White.

Q: What schools feed into Lapwai Middle/High School?

Lapwai Middle/High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lapwai Elementary School

Public Grades 6-12

Summary

Lapwai Middle/High School is a public school in Lapwai, Idaho, serving 273 students in grades 6-12. This school stands out for its high percentage of Native American students, lower academic performance compared to state and district averages, and significant challenges with chronic absenteeism.

Despite having a higher per-student spending of $15,000, Lapwai Middle/High School consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 18.2% of students proficient or better in math and 37.6% in English language arts, compared to state averages of 42.2% and 53.3%, respectively. The school's graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from 69.7% to 96.8% in recent years, and is currently at 75.6%, lower than the state average. Notably, the school ranks 1st out of 1 Idaho high school for its Native American student population, indicating that it is performing well for this group compared to other schools in the state.

In comparison, the nearby Kendrick Junior/Senior High School and Lewiston High School, which serve more diverse student populations, generally outperform Lapwai Middle/High School on academic measures. Additionally, Lapwai Middle/High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 44.4%, compared to 10.5% at Kendrick Junior/Senior High School and 20.2% at Lewiston High School. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism could be a key focus area for the Lapwai District to improve the educational outcomes for the students at this school.

246

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,000

Per pupil spending ?

22%

Free/discounted lunch ?

404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540-0247

(208) 843-2241

District: Lapwai District

Feeder schools for Lapwai Middle/High School:

Elementary:

Lapwai Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

74.4%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Two or more races:

8.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 5th percentile in 2008 → 22nd in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2008

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (27% vs 50% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (41% vs 15% Idaho)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg27%

Idaho avg50%

Not ranked this year

Lapwai Middle/High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

85^th of 96Lapwai 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
2024	8.8	158 of 164	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.7	100 of 100	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	4.1	131 of 131	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	7.9	165 of 173	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	3.3	168 of 171	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	4.7	163 of 169	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	17.4	124 of 159	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	6.8	105 of 106	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.0	108 of 110	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	20.1	93 of 101	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	4.9	154 of 160	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	23.9	142 of 162	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	18.1	155 of 165	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	9.7	166 of 169	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	50.6	55 of 128	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	16.0	144 of 151	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	80.0	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★
2022	32.9	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Native American (2024)<1st percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts37%-17 vs state

Math17%-25 vs state

Science13%-30 vs state

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Schools Near Lapwai Middle/High School

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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 8th 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
Lapwai Middle/High School	Public	6-12	404 South Main	Lapwai	83540	Nez Perce County	Lapwai District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 843-2241	246	21	11.4	22.0%	16 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	183 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.9%)								(n/a)		16.7			12.7		31.0	61.3	36.9	$15,000	$2,972	$12,027
Tammany High School	Public	9-12	1982 Tammany Creek Road	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 748-3270	106	7	15.7	48.1%	87 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.6%)								(n/a)										$15,508	$480	$15,028
Lewiston High School	Public	9-12	3201 Cecil Andrus Way	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 748-3100	1,288	73	17.6	26.4%	1,122 (87.1%)	8 (0.6%)	60 (4.7%)	8 (0.6%)	19 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	68 (5.3%)								(n/a)				37.8	49.3				66.9	$11,265	$833	$10,432
A Neil DeAtley Career Technical Education Center	Public	9-12	3125 Cecil Andrus Way	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 748-3050	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jcc - Lewiston	Public	6-12	140 Southport Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Idaho Department Of Juvenile Corrections	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 799-3332	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kendrick Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2001 Highway 3	Kendrick	83537	Latah County	Kendrick Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 289-4202	133	11	11.9	31.6%	124 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	16.2	102^nd of 112 public high schools	8.9%		54.7	71^st of 159 public high schools	55.3%	31	60.0	50.0	25.0	45.5	33.3	55.0	55.6	38.1	50.0	$14,456	$1,086	$13,370

Frequently Asked Questions about Lapwai Middle/High School

What district is Lapwai Middle/High School in?

Lapwai District

What is the racial makeup of Lapwai Middle/High School?

Students at Lapwai Middle/High School are 74% American Indian, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% White.

What schools feed into Lapwai Middle/High School?

Lapwai Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lapwai Elementary School

How many students attend Lapwai Middle/High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 246 students attended Lapwai Middle/High School.

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