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#494 of 719 schools in ID

Bonners Ferry High School

High School · Boundary County District · Bonners Ferry, ID

A Boundary County District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

6485 TAMARACK LANE, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation9.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$12,419
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Bonners Ferry High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bonners Ferry 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,162/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bonners Ferry), 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

$63,281

Median home value

$345,200

Median rent

$872/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
9.3% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Boulder Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition6.99–123.9 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Boundary County District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bonners Ferry High School is listed in BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bonners Ferry High School

Bonners Ferry High School is a public high school in Bonners Ferry, ID, part of Boundary County District, serving approximately 428 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bonners Ferry High School

What grades does Bonners Ferry High School serve?

Bonners Ferry High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bonners Ferry High School?

Bonners Ferry High School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonners Ferry High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bonners Ferry High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bonners Ferry High School rank in ID?

Bonners Ferry High School ranks #494 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Bonners Ferry High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bonners Ferry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Bonners Ferry High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonners Ferry High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bonners Ferry High School a charter school?

No, Bonners Ferry High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bonners Ferry High School a Title I school?

No, Bonners Ferry High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonners Ferry High School?

28.5% of students at Bonners Ferry 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Boundary County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 83805)
8,909
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
40.6
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 83805; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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