Bonners Ferry High School is a four-year public secondary school in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. The only traditional high school in the Boundary County School District #101, it serves all of Boundary County, the northernmost in the state.
Serving 428 students in grades 9-12, Bonners Ferry 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonners Ferry High School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Bonners Ferry 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 Bonners Ferry High School is 0.22, 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
#353 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Badger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonners Ferry High School's ranking?
Bonners Ferry High School is ranked #353 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonners Ferry High School?
The graduation rate of Bonners Ferry High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Bonners Ferry High School?
428 students attend Bonners Ferry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bonners Ferry High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonners Ferry High School?
Bonners Ferry High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonners Ferry High School offer ?
Bonners Ferry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonners Ferry High School part of?
Bonners Ferry High School is part of Boundary County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
BCSD #101 SPRING BREAK
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
School Reviews
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Bonners Ferry High School has a strong tradition, but recently has undergone many staff and leadership changes that have left the school in a state of flux. This school is greatly benefitted by small town values, many staff members are prominent in the community, and school events are also community events. Academically, the school enjoys many young teachers, which makes for dynamical classes yet suffers from a high turnover rate. Athletically, only a few programs (soccer wrestling baseball) consistently compete at the state level, but Bonners Ferry does have a reputation for bringing strong crowds to away games.
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