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#420 of 719 schools in ID
Bennett Mountain High School
High School · Mountain Home District · Mountain Home, ID
A Mountain Home District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
560 EAST JACKSON, Mountain Home, ID 83647
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bennett Mountain High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bennett Mountain High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated727/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain Home), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,769
Median home value
$283,600
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online AlternativeCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Richard Mckenna Charter School - OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Richard Mckenna Charter School - OnsiteCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mountain Home District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $9,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennett Mountain High School is listed in MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennett Mountain High School
Bennett Mountain High School is a public high school in Mountain Home, ID, part of Mountain Home District, serving approximately 103 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennett Mountain High School
What grades does Bennett Mountain High School serve?
Bennett Mountain High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bennett Mountain High School?
Bennett Mountain High School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett Mountain High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennett Mountain High School rank in ID?
Bennett Mountain High School ranks #420 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Bennett Mountain High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennett Mountain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bennett Mountain High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennett Mountain High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Bennett Mountain High School a charter school?
No, Bennett Mountain High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennett Mountain High School a Title I school?
No, Bennett Mountain High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennett Mountain High School?
48.5% of students at Bennett Mountain High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Elmore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (208) 587-3837
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 83647)
- 22,580
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 34
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83647; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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