Serving 86 students in grades 6-12, Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School's student population of 86 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School's ranking?
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School is ranked #481 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School often compared to?
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idaho City High School, Garden Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School?
86 students attend Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School?
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School offer ?
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School part of?
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School is part of Horseshoe Bend School District.
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