Buhl High School is a high school in Buhl, Idaho. Buhl High School is part of the Twin Falls School District. Buhl High School's mascot is an Indian. The colors are orange and black.
Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Buhl 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buhl High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Buhl High School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buhl 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 Buhl High School is 0.52, 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
#356 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
39%
21%
White
58%
72%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buhl High School's ranking?
Buhl High School is ranked #356 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buhl High School?
The graduation rate of Buhl High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Buhl High School?
347 students attend Buhl High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Buhl High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buhl High School?
Buhl High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buhl High School offer ?
Buhl High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buhl High School part of?
Buhl High School is part of Buhl Joint School District.
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