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BONNERS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL

6485 TAMARACK LANE, BONNERS FERRY, ID 83805BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
436
Students
Total enrolled
72%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 17% vs nat'l
$10,530
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 27% vs nat'l
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 436 students in grades 09–12 in BONNERS FERRY, Idaho.
27% below average funding
District spends $10,530 per pupil, 27% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BONNERS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in BONNERS FERRY, Idaho, serving grades 09–12 with 436 students. The district invests $10,530 per student — 27% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 72% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at BONNERS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL

436
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
27%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution234 male · 202 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility27%
National avg 52% · 119 students
Student Composition
86%
White86%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Multiracial5%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160042000089

Academic Outcomes at BONNERS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
70-74
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
72%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83805

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,530Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,530
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,633
Student Support$2,001
Administration$1,264
Operations$1,580
Other$1,053
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,530 spent per student, an estimated $4,665 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
24%
State government
57.6%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal programs
18.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 72% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-average funding — $10,530/student, 27% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMOUNT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
BOUNDARY COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBoundary County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)267-3149
NCES ID: 160042000089
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BONNERS FERRY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT
Elem
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
417 students · PK–05
● 45 opp50% FRL
Mid
BOUNDARY COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
361 students · 06–08
● 45 opp41% FRL
Elem
MOUNT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
131 students · KG–05
● 45 opp53% FRL
Elem
NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
96 students · KG–05
● 45 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6485 TAMARACK LANE, BONNERS FERRY, ID 83805
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.