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#315 of 719 schools in ID
Top 44% in state
Thunder Ridge High School
High School · Bonneville Joint District · Idaho Falls, ID
A Bonneville Joint District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4941 EAST 1ST STREET, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thunder Ridge High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thunder Ridge 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,572/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Idaho Falls), 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
$75,870
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors Crossing Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 7–12 | 1.8 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| White Pine Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Bonneville Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 267 | 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.
Bonneville Joint District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #9 of 24
- District spending per student
- $8,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thunder Ridge High School is listed in BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thunder Ridge High School
Thunder Ridge High School is a public high school in Idaho Falls, ID, part of Bonneville Joint District, serving approximately 1,731 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thunder Ridge High School
What grades does Thunder Ridge High School serve?
Thunder Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thunder Ridge High School?
Thunder Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,731 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunder Ridge High School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thunder Ridge High School rank in ID?
Thunder Ridge High School ranks #315 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Thunder Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thunder Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Thunder Ridge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thunder Ridge High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Thunder Ridge High School a charter school?
No, Thunder Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thunder Ridge High School a Title I school?
No, Thunder Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thunder Ridge High School?
25.3% of students at Thunder Ridge 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
- 1,731
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bonneville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (208) 523-4739
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83401)
- 47,170
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 83401; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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