For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 589 students in Clearwater County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clearwater County, ID are Orofino High School, Timberline High School and Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Spring. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Clearwater County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Clearwater County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 45%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Orofino High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Clearwater County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orofino High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Dunlap Road
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5557
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5557
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Timberline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Gr: 6-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Spring
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 Timberline Drive
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5593
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5593
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall
Alternative School
117 Timberline Drive
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5593
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5593
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clearwater County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clearwater County, ID include Orofino High School, Timberline High School and Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Spring.
How many public high schools are located in Clearwater County?
4 public high schools are located in Clearwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Clearwater County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clearwater County include: Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall vs. Timberline High School, Timberline High School vs. Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall, Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Spring vs. Timberline High School
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