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#452 of 719 schools in ID
Preston High School
High School · Preston Joint District · Preston, ID
A Preston Joint District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
151 EAST 2ND SOUTH, Preston, ID 83263
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Preston High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
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 42% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Preston 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Preston), 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
$59,899
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83263; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 54 | 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.
Preston Joint District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $8,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Preston High School is listed in PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Preston High School
Preston High School is a public high school in Preston, ID, part of Preston Joint District, serving approximately 723 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Preston High School
What grades does Preston High School serve?
Preston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Preston High School?
Preston High School has an enrollment of approximately 723 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Preston High School rank in ID?
Preston High School ranks #452 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Preston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Preston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Preston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Preston High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Preston High School a charter school?
No, Preston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Preston High School a Title I school?
No, Preston High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Preston High School?
26.7% of students at Preston 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
- 723
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (208) 852-0280
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83263)
- 9,888
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 83263; 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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