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#637 of 719 schools in ID

Mountain Home SR High School

High School · Mountain Home District · Mountain Home, ID

A high school in Mountain Home, ID where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 SOUTH 11TH EAST STREET, Mountain Home, ID 83647

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation6.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$9,390
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Mountain Home SR High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

42.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mountain Home SR 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.3% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·15 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bennett Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–120.3 mi103Compare →
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online AlternativeCharter · enrollment unverified2.29–120.7 mi154Compare →
Richard Mckenna Charter School - OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified4.59–120.9 mi122Compare →
Richard Mckenna Charter School - OnsiteCharter · enrollment unverified7.49–120.9 mi58Compare →

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
#6 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

Mountain Home SR High School is listed in MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mountain Home SR High School

Mountain Home SR High School is a public high school in Mountain Home, ID, part of Mountain Home District, serving approximately 894 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mountain Home SR High School

What grades does Mountain Home SR High School serve?

Mountain Home SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mountain Home SR High School?

Mountain Home SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 894 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home SR High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mountain Home SR High School rank in ID?

Mountain Home SR High School ranks #637 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Mountain Home SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain Home SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Mountain Home SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Home SR High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mountain Home SR High School a charter school?

No, Mountain Home SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mountain Home SR High School a Title I school?

No, Mountain Home SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Home SR High School?

42.8% of students at Mountain Home SR 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
894
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Elmore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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