Serving 103 students in grades 6-12, Bennett Mountain 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% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bennett Mountain High School's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Bennett Mountain 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 Bennett Mountain High School is 0.48, which is more 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
#573 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
66%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Mountain High School's ranking?
Bennett Mountain High School is ranked #573 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bennett Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Bennett Mountain High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Bennett Mountain High School?
103 students attend Bennett Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bennett Mountain High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Mountain High School?
Bennett Mountain High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bennett Mountain High School offer ?
Bennett Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett Mountain High School part of?
Bennett Mountain High School is part of Mountain Home School District.
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