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#518 of 719 schools in ID

Snake River High School

High School · Snake River District · Blackfoot, ID

A high school in Blackfoot, ID where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

922 WEST HIGHWAY 39, Blackfoot, ID 83221

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$7,742
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Students at Snake River High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

20.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Snake River 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,205/100K

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

$77,889

Median home value

$250,200

Median rent

$848/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.8% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.2 mi39Compare →
Snake River Opportunities High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.2 mi96Compare →
Idaho Science and Technology Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–93.9 mi343Compare →

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.

Snake River District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$7,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Snake River High School is listed in SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Snake River High School

Snake River High School is a public high school in Blackfoot, ID, part of Snake River District, serving approximately 603 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Snake River High School

What grades does Snake River High School serve?

Snake River High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Snake River High School?

Snake River High School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Snake River High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Snake River High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Snake River High School rank in ID?

Snake River High School ranks #518 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Snake River High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Snake River High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Snake River High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Snake River High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Snake River High School a charter school?

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

Is Snake River High School a Title I school?

No, Snake River High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Snake River High School?

20.7% of students at Snake River 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
603
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 83221)
29,244
Area average commute
21.7 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 83221; 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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