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MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
9
Schools
3,745
Students
$9,327
Per-Pupil Spend
-35% nat'l
40.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
84.3%
Graduation Rate
-2.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 3,745 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,327 is below the national average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04456
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04326
PINE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOLPK–080
STEPHENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04303
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04520
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HACKER MIDDLE SCHOOL05–06552
MOUNTAIN HOME JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08548
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BENNETT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL09–1280
MOUNTAIN HOME SR HIGH SCHOOL09–12960
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,327-35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
State
64.8%
Local (property tax)
9.7%
Federal
25.4%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,745
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.3%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,327, spending is 35% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT?
MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,745 students.
What is the graduation rate for MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 84.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT spend per student?
MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT spends $9,327 per pupil — 35% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT?
40% of students in MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT?
No, MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT serve?
MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.