For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,766 students in Bonner County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bonner County, ID are Sandpoint High School, Forrest M Bird Charter School and Clark Fork Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bonner County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bonner County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Bonner County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sandpoint High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bonner County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandpoint High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 South Division Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 South Madison Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Clark Fork Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main Street
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(208) 266-1131
Clark Fork, ID 83811
(208) 266-1131
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Priest River Lamanna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1211
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Lake Pend Oreille High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
4105 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Gr: 5-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bonner County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bonner County, ID include Sandpoint High School, Forrest M Bird Charter School and Clark Fork Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bonner County?
6 public high schools are located in Bonner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bonner County?
Bonner County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bonner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bonner County include: Forrest M Bird Charter School vs. Sandpoint High School, Priest River Lamanna High School vs. Sandpoint High School, Lake Pend Oreille High School vs. Sandpoint High School
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