Serving 246 students in grades 6-12, Lapwai Middle/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 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lapwai Middle/high School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lapwai Middle/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 Lapwai Middle/high School is 0.43, 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
#676 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
74%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
7%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
95%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapwai Middle/high School's ranking?
Lapwai Middle/high School is ranked #676 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lapwai Middle/high School often compared to?
Lapwai Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Culdesac School, Lewiston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lapwai Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Lapwai Middle/high School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Lapwai Middle/high School?
246 students attend Lapwai Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lapwai Middle/high School students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lapwai Middle/high School?
Lapwai Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lapwai Middle/high School offer ?
Lapwai Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lapwai Middle/high School part of?
Lapwai Middle/high School is part of Lapwai School District.
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