Very Good
#167 of 719 schools in ID
Top 23% in state
Idaho City High School
High School · Basin School District · Idaho City, ID
A Basin School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
PO BOX 227, Idaho City, ID 83631
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Idaho City High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Idaho City 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average447/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,968
Median home value
$373,500
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Basin School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Idaho City High School is listed in BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idaho City High School
Idaho City High School is a public high school in Idaho City, ID, part of Basin School District, serving approximately 145 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idaho City High School
What grades does Idaho City High School serve?
Idaho City High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Idaho City High School?
Idaho City High School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho City High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idaho City High School rank in ID?
Idaho City High School ranks #167 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Idaho City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Idaho City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Idaho City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idaho City High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Idaho City High School a charter school?
No, Idaho City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Idaho City High School a Title I school?
No, Idaho City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idaho City High School?
29.7% of students at Idaho City 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (208) 392-4183
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 83631)
- 1,737
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 83631; 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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