Blackfoot High School is a four-year public secondary school located in Blackfoot, Idaho, the only traditional high school in the Blackfoot School District #55 in south central Bingham County.
Serving 1,170 students in grades 9-12, Blackfoot 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 27% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackfoot High School's student population of 1,170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Kelly Green, White, and Black
School Calendar
School Motto
The higher the climb the better the view.
School Rankings
Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
64%
72%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bucky The Bronco
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackfoot High School's ranking?
Blackfoot High School is ranked #455 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Blackfoot High School often compared to?
Blackfoot High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snake River High School, Bingham Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blackfoot High School?
The graduation rate of Blackfoot High School is 89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Blackfoot High School?
1,170 students attend Blackfoot High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Blackfoot High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 Blackfoot High School?
Blackfoot High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blackfoot High School offer ?
Blackfoot High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackfoot High School part of?
Blackfoot High School is part of Blackfoot School District.
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