Below Average
#593 of 719 schools in ID
Lake Pend Oreille High School
High School · Lake Pend Oreille School District · Sandpoint, ID
A high school in Sandpoint, ID where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1005 NORTH BOYER AVENUE, Sandpoint, ID 83864
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake Pend Oreille High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 27 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Pend Oreille 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,095/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sandpoint), 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
$68,595
Median home value
$474,100
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83864; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,021 | Compare → |
| Forrest M Bird Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Sandpoint Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.8 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Clark Fork Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 129 | 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.
Lake Pend Oreille School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Pend Oreille High School is listed in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Pend Oreille High School
Lake Pend Oreille High School is a public high school in Sandpoint, ID, part of Lake Pend Oreille School District, serving approximately 83 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #593 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Pend Oreille High School
What grades does Lake Pend Oreille High School serve?
Lake Pend Oreille High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Pend Oreille High School?
Lake Pend Oreille High School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Pend Oreille High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Pend Oreille High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Pend Oreille High School rank in ID?
Lake Pend Oreille High School ranks #593 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Lake Pend Oreille High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Pend Oreille High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Lake Pend Oreille High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Pend Oreille High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Pend Oreille High School a charter school?
No, Lake Pend Oreille High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Pend Oreille High School a Title I school?
No, Lake Pend Oreille High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Pend Oreille High School?
43.4% of students at Lake Pend Oreille 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
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bonner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.5%
- Phone
- (208) 263-6121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 83864)
- 19,773
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 83864; 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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