Idaho Schools
There are 798 public schools in Idaho distributed in 184 school districts. A total of 304,735 students attend Idaho schools and 16,771 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 386 elementary, 113 middle, 205 high schools, and 94 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 119 private schools are serving students in Idaho.
| Number of District | 184 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 798 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 386 schools / 136,916 students |
| Middle | 113 schools / 60,782 students |
| High | 205 schools / 74,587 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 94 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 658 schools |
| Charter | 80 schools |
| Magnet | 12 schools |
| Special Education | 4 schools |
| Alternative | 44 schools |
Idaho Department of Education
Idaho School Districts
In Idaho, 184 school districts are serving their students in 798 schools. Meridian Joint School District 2 is the largest district with 60 schools and 39,314 students.
1303 EAST CENTRAL DRIVE, MERIDIAN, ID
8169 WEST VICTORY ROAD, BOISE, ID
619 SOUTH CANYON STREET, NAMPA, ID
3115 POLE LINE ROAD, POCATELLO, ID
3497 NORTH AMMON ROAD, IDAHO FALLS, ID
Student Population
A total of 307,581 students are attending Idaho schools. By gender, there are 158,087 (51.4%) male and 149,494 (51.4%) female students in ID schools.
By race/ethnicity, 229,671 White (74.7%), 3,282 Black (1.1%), and 3,903 Asian (1.3%) students are attending Idaho schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 82 percent of students in fourth grade and 74 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 69 percent of students in fourth grade and 77 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 82% | 43% | 74% | 37% |
| Reading | 69% | 37% | 77% | 37% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Idaho schools, total 11,710 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 1,597 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 23,882 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 11,710 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 3,815 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 3,230 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 8,900 | |
| International BS program | 1,597 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 23,882 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 16,750 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Idaho and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 97.2% of teachers are certified. 86.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 16,750 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 16,281 | 97.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 469 | 2.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1,109 | 6.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1,121 | 6.7% |
| School counselors | 673 | Students per counselor: 453 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 760 | - |
| Security guards | 53 | - |
| Nurses | 160 | - |
| Psychologists | 127 | - |
| Social workers | 46 | - |
Public Schools in Idaho
In Idaho, 798 public schools are serving 304,735 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Idaho
119 private schools are serving students in Idaho. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.