Enrollment
361
High
DISTRICT 188 · STATE 455
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT·NCES 160024000018
BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
330 BOISE STREET, MONTPELIER, ID 83254 · (208) 847-0294 · Bear Lake County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL361 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
131 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 111 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 79 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 87 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 84 | 23% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 44% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL this school | 361 | 36.3% | N/A |
| WEST SIDE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DAYTON | 248 | 38.7% | N/A |
| MALAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MALAD CITY | 315 | 31.4% | N/A |
| OROFINO HIGH SCHOOL OROFINO | 360 | 40.0% | N/A |
| POTLATCH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL POTLATCH | 209 | 33.5% | N/A |
| BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL ARCO | 186 | 36.0% | N/A |
Matched among Idaho high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 361 | #70 of 198 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #35 of 105 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.6% | #104 of 105 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 36.3% | #79 of 146 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.9% | #15 of 44 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
361
+69 (+24%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 457
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 15.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 361 | 22.2 | 16.3:1 | 36% (131) |
| 2023-24 | 360 | 22.1 | 16.3:1 | 29% (106) |
| 2022-23 | 352 | 21.3 | 16.5:1 | 29% (103) |
| 2020-21 | 292 | 19 | 15.4:1 | 23% (68) |
| 2017-18 | 317 | 20.2 | 15.7:1 | 38% (122) |
| 2015-16 | 315 | 19 | 16.6:1 | 37% (116) |
| 2010-11 | 338 | 21 | 16.1:1 | 34% (116) |
| 2000-01 | 527 | 29 | 18.2:1 | 29% (152) |
| 1990-91 | 457 | 22 | 20.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 14% (317 to 361); teachers up 10% (20.2 to 22.2).
About BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is a low-enrollment high school located in MONTPELIER, Idaho. It reported 361 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. That compares with an average of about 455 students for high schools in Idaho.
BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is part of a district of 7 schools: BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT, with 1,417 students.
At BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL, 94% of students are White. Other students are 4% Hispanic. Census estimates put Bear Lake County at about 95% White, close to the school's figure. The diversity index for BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is 11%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL has 22.2 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The average for high schools in Idaho is about 16.0:1. The school has 36% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Bear Lake County averages 47%, higher than here.
In the surrounding county, Bear Lake County, median household income comes to about $75,260, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 4%. The county has 7 public schools and about 1,417 students.
Among nearby public schools, A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is closest at about 0.7 miles. In all, 3 other public schools sit within five miles of BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 292 students in 2020-21, enrollment increased to 361 by 2024-25.
This page is set up for the BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Bear Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,650
Census ACS
Median income
$75,260
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,417 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
- A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 305 students
- BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 296 students
- BEAR LAKE ON-LINE LEARNINGElementary · 224 students
- PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 134 students
- GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 82 students
- CLOVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 15 students
Other schools in MONTPELIER
- A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 305 students
- BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 296 students
- CLOVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 15 students
Other Bear Lake High schools
One other US public school is named Bear Lake High. BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is the largest of the 2.
- Bear Lake High SchoolBEAR LAKE, MI · 133 students
Nearby schools
- A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi · 305
- BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL0.9 mi · 296
- CLOVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL1.0 mi · 15
- BEAR LAKE ON-LINE LEARNING8.9 mi · 224
- PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL8.9 mi · 134
- GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL10.9 mi · 82
Frequently asked questions
About BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL?
BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 361 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL serve?
BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL have?
BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.
What is the student diversity at BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL in?
BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is part of BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT.
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