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Best Idaho Falls Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 10,012 students in Idaho Falls, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Idaho Falls, ID are Taylors Crossing Charter School, Alturas Preparatory Academy and American Heritage Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho Falls, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Idaho Falls have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Idaho Falls, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Compass Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Idaho Falls, ID (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylors Crossing Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 North Wood River Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 552-0397
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Alturas Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2280 East 17th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 932-9440
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
American Heritage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1736 South 35th West
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-6570
Gr: K-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Compass Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
955 Garfield Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7720
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
White Pine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2959 East John Adams Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 522-4432
Gr: K-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Bonneville High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3165 East Iona Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4406
Gr: 9-12 | 1,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Idaho Falls Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 South Holmes Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7740
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Thunder Ridge High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4941 East 1st Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-4739
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Skyline Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1767 Blue Sky Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Sunnyside Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 525-4429
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
335 5th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3175 East Lincoln Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4447
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Technical Careers High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3497 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
3b Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
950 Environmental Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Gr: 4-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
450 East Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 525-7517
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Praxium Mastery Academy
3497 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4466
Gr: 6-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services Center
Special Education School
3549 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4414
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Idaho Falls, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Idaho Falls, ID include Taylors Crossing Charter School, Alturas Preparatory Academy and American Heritage Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Idaho Falls?
19 public high schools are located in Idaho Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls public high schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Idaho Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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