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#373 of 719 schools in ID
Sandpoint High School
High School · Lake Pend Oreille School District · Sandpoint, ID
A Lake Pend Oreille School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
410 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, Sandpoint, ID 83864
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sandpoint High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sandpoint 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 80Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest M Bird Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Lake Pend Oreille High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Sandpoint Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 2.8 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Pend Oreille School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Sandpoint High School is listed in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandpoint High School
Sandpoint High School is a public high school in Sandpoint, ID, part of Lake Pend Oreille School District, serving approximately 1,021 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandpoint High School
What grades does Sandpoint High School serve?
Sandpoint High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sandpoint High School?
Sandpoint High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,021 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandpoint High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandpoint High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandpoint High School rank in ID?
Sandpoint High School ranks #373 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Sandpoint High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandpoint High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Sandpoint High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandpoint High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandpoint High School a charter school?
No, Sandpoint High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandpoint High School a Title I school?
No, Sandpoint High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandpoint High School?
18.0% of students at Sandpoint 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
- 1,021
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bonner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (208) 263-3034
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- 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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