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Enrollment
1,170
High
DISTRICT 470 · STATE 455
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BLACKFOOT DISTRICT·NCES 160027000022
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL
870 SOUTH FISHER AVENUE, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221 · (208) 785-8810 · Bingham County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,170 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 45% of Idaho public high schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Idaho public high schools
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
59 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.8:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
418 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 46%
Community
5
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 | 299 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 284 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 330 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 257 | 22% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · 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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within BLACKFOOT DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
ISAT 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
43.5%
ID avg 53.4%
What this means: On the ISAT, Idaho's statewide test, about 44 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Idaho average is about 53 of 100.
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,170 | 35.7% | N/A |
| POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOL POCATELLO | 1,281 | 34.7% | N/A |
| IDAHO FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IDAHO FALLS | 1,298 | 30.8% | N/A |
| SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL NAMPA | 1,146 | 35.6% | N/A |
| SKYLINE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IDAHO FALLS | 1,336 | 41.1% | N/A |
| BONNEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL IDAHO FALLS | 1,176 | 30.7% | 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 BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho | In Bingham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 43.5% | #82 of 97 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,170 | #32 of 198 | #1 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.9:1 | #75 of 105 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.1% | #13 of 105 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.7% | #82 of 146 | #3 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.6% | #39 of 44 | N/A |
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
1,170
-50 (-4%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 1,145
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
was 19.7:1
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 | 1,170 | 58.8 | 19.9:1 | 36% (418) |
| 2023-24 | 1,243 | 63.8 | 19.5:1 | 30% (370) |
| 2022-23 | 1,286 | N/A | N/A | 40% (509) |
| 2020-21 | 1,220 | 62 | 19.7:1 | 24% (289) |
| 2017-18 | 1,140 | 59.4 | 19.2:1 | 41% (465) |
| 2015-16 | 1,093 | 52 | 21.0:1 | 43% (469) |
| 2010-11 | 1,086 | 63 | 17.2:1 | 46% (498) |
| 2000-01 | 1,208 | 60 | 20.1:1 | 28% (342) |
| 1990-91 | 1,145 | 57 | 20.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (1,140 to 1,170); teachers down 1% (59.4 to 58.8).
About BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL
In BLACKFOOT, Idaho, part of Bingham County, BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL is a high school. There are 1,170 students enrolled, covering grades 9 through 12. Across high schools in Idaho, the average enrollment is about 455.
BLACKFOOT DISTRICT enrolls 3,796 students in 12 schools, including BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL.
White students are 64% of those enrolled at BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL. The remaining shares are 22% Hispanic, 11% Native American, and 2% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Bingham County's population at about 77%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 53, compared with 70 nationally.
Based on 58.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL has a ratio of 19.9:1. Across high schools in Idaho, the average ratio is 16.0:1. Income data for the school show 36% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Bingham County is 45%.
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL holds a B- allk12 Grade, placing it above 45% of Idaho public high schools.
The school's county is Bingham County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $77,878, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bingham County's 37 public schools enroll about 12,273 students and include BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL.
RIVERBEND ELEMENTARY is about 0.2 miles from BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL, the shortest distance to any other public school. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL as Town: Distant.
The school shrank from 1,220 students in 2020-21 to 1,170 in 2024-25.
This page is set up for the BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Bingham County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
49,664
Census ACS
Median income
$77,878
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
12,273 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 526 students
- RIVERBEND ELEMENTARYElementary · 403 students
- RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 359 students
- BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADEMiddle · 277 students
- DONALD D STALKER ELEMENTARYElementary · 237 students
- GROVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 220 students
Other schools in BLACKFOOT
- SNAKE RIVER ONLINEElementary · 1,750 students
- SNAKE RIVER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 583 students
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 526 students
- BLACKFOOT CHARTER COMMUNITYElementary · 433 students
- RIVERBEND ELEMENTARYElementary · 403 students
- RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 359 students
Nearby schools
- RIVERBEND ELEMENTARY0.2 mi · 403
- BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLINE JR/SR SCHOOL0.5 mi · 138
- BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE0.5 mi · 277
- VAUGHN HUGIE FAMILY ED CENTER0.8 mi · 52
- INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL0.8 mi · 102
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL1.0 mi · 526
Frequently asked questions
About BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL?
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,170 students in grades 09-12.
Is BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 19.9:1 students per teacher at BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL?
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 64% White, 22% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL in?
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL is part of BLACKFOOT DISTRICT.
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