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Below Average

#606 of 719 schools in ID

Caldwell Senior High School

High School · Caldwell District · Caldwell, ID

A high school in Caldwell, ID serving grades 9th – 12th.

3401 SOUTH INDIANA, Caldwell, ID 83605

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2022)
  • 74.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74%
AP Participation11.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$11,104
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at Caldwell Senior High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

76.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Caldwell Senior 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,436/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caldwell), 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

$60,657

Median home value

$300,900

Median rent

$973/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
11.2% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·50 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vallivue High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–121.5 mi1,247Compare →
Southwest Idaho Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–121.8 mi24Compare →
Canyon Springs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.49–121.9 mi182Compare →
Thomas Jefferson CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–122.1 mi375Compare →

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.

Caldwell District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 10
District spending per student
$11,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Caldwell Senior High School is listed in CALDWELL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Caldwell Senior High School

Caldwell Senior High School is a public high school in Caldwell, ID, part of Caldwell District, serving approximately 1,394 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #606 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Caldwell Senior High School

What grades does Caldwell Senior High School serve?

Caldwell Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Caldwell Senior High School?

Caldwell Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Senior High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Caldwell Senior High School rank in ID?

Caldwell Senior High School ranks #606 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Caldwell Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Caldwell Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Caldwell Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Caldwell Senior High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Caldwell Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Caldwell Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Caldwell Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caldwell Senior High School?

76.3% of students at Caldwell Senior 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
1,394
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Canyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
4-Year Graduation
74.0%
Area population (ZIP 83605)
41,155
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
31.9
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 83605; 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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