High Schools in Blaine County District

The Blaine County District in Idaho is home to two high schools: Wood River High School and Silver Creek High School. While both schools serve high school students, they differ significantly in size, academic performance, and student demographics.

Wood River High School is the larger of the two, with an enrollment of 986 students, compared to Silver Creek High School's 51 students. Wood River High School also outperforms its smaller counterpart, with a higher four-year graduation rate of 84.6% and stronger academic proficiency in English Language Arts and Science. However, both schools struggle with Math proficiency, with rates below the district and state averages.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as Silver Creek High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 39.22%, compared to Wood River High School's 19.88%. This disparity is reflected in the spending per student, with Wood River High School spending $15,917 per student and Silver Creek High School spending $12,952 per student. The significant difference in chronic absenteeism rates, with Silver Creek High School at 64.7% and Wood River High School at 24.6%, is also noteworthy and warrants further investigation.