Bear Lake High School is a public secondary school in Montpelier, Idaho, the only traditional high school of Bear Lake School District #33 and Bear Lake County.
Serving 360 students in grades 9-12, Bear Lake 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bear Lake High School's student population of 360 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bear Lake Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Lake High School's ranking?
Bear Lake High School is ranked #363 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Bear Lake High School often compared to?
Bear Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rigby High School, Century High School, Sugar-salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bear Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Bear Lake High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Bear Lake High School?
360 students attend Bear Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bear Lake High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Lake High School?
Bear Lake High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Lake High School offer ?
Bear Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Lake High School part of?
Bear Lake High School is part of Bear Lake County School District.
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