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#493 of 719 schools in ID

Silver Creek High School

High School · Blaine County District · Hailey, ID

A Blaine County District high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1060 FOX ACRES ROAD, Hailey, ID 83333

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-4.4 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$19,043
Chronic Absenteeism69.4%

Students at Silver Creek High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 11 years
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Silver Creek 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average677/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hailey), 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

$86,142

Median home value

$688,400

Median rent

$1,375/mo

College educated

47.8%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wood River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.1 mi981Compare →
The Sage SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private6–120.8 mi91Compare →
Carey Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–12Not available262Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Blaine County District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$19,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Silver Creek High School is listed in BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Silver Creek High School

Silver Creek High School is a public high school in Hailey, ID, part of Blaine County District, serving approximately 49 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silver Creek High School

What grades does Silver Creek High School serve?

Silver Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Silver Creek High School?

Silver Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Creek High School rank in ID?

Silver Creek High School ranks #493 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Silver Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Silver Creek High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Creek High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Silver Creek High School a charter school?

No, Silver Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Silver Creek High School a Title I school?

No, Silver Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Creek High School?

36.7% of students at Silver Creek 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
49
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Town
County
Blaine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.4%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 83333)
12,096
Area median age
44.1
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 83333; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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