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Best Kootenai County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 8,240 students in Kootenai County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kootenai County, ID are North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Timberlake Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kootenai County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Kootenai County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public high schools.
Kootenai County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Timberlake Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Kootenai County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Gr: 6-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Timberlake Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5973 West Highway 54
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7006 West Highway 53
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181
Gr: 9-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Coeur D'alene High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
North 5530 4th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-4507
Gr: 9-12 | 1,526 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Kootenai Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3311
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Lake City High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6101 Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 769-0769
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Post Falls High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2832 East Poleline Road
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-0581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,601 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
New Vision High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 West Mullan
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7802 West Main Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 North 9th
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cda Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
210 East Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Kootenai Classical Academy
Charter School
4318 North Fennecus Road
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK-9 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Ktec School
Vocational School
6838 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 712-4733
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kootenai County, ID include North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Timberlake Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kootenai County?
15 public high schools are located in Kootenai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Kootenai County are often viewed compared to one another?

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