Priest River Lamanna High

Summary:

Priest River Lamanna High is a public high school in Priest River, Idaho, serving 316 students in grades 9-12 as part of the West Bonner County School District. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in academic proficiency, graduation rates, and attendance.

Priest River Lamanna High's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 21.5% of students proficient in math and 45.6% proficient in English language arts on the ISAT assessments, compared to the state averages of 41.5% and 52.2%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has also declined, from 76.8% in 2018-2019 to 66.2% in 2022-2023, which is lower than nearby schools like Forrest M Bird Charter School (80.6%) and Timberlake Senior High School (97.6%). Additionally, Priest River Lamanna High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.4% in 2020-2021 to 30.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Sandpoint High School (26.4%) and Timberlake Senior High School (11.7%).

The analysis also reveals that Priest River Lamanna High serves a relatively high percentage of students (25.32%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than Sandpoint High School (16.85%) but lower than Lake Pend Oreille High School (48.81%). These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's academic and attendance challenges, and addressing them could be a priority for the West Bonner County School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1103 9th Street
Priest River, ID 83856-6529

(208) 448-1211

District: West Bonner County District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,902

Feeder schools for Priest River Lamanna High:

Elementary:	Idaho Hill Elementary School
	Priest Lake Elementary School
	Priest River Elementary School
Middle:	Priest River Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.3%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Priest River Lamanna High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Priest River Lamanna High is $13,902.

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Rank History for Priest River Lamanna High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	46.52	100^th	151	33.8%
2009	66.45	34^th	128	73.4%
2010	66.08	53^rd	169	68.6%
2011	61.49	65^th	165	60.6%
2012	60.90	66^th	162	59.3%
2013	62.45	53^rd	160	66.9%
2015	26.01	61^st	74	17.6%
2016	24.14	63^rd	76	17.1%
2017	43.45	60^th	101	40.6%
2018	43.47	31^st	52	40.4%
2021	24.30	74^th	88	15.9%
2022	13.48	98^th	110	10.9%
2023	23.30	88^th	106	17.0%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Priest River Lamanna High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	459	459
2001	430	0	4	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	443
2002	458	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	462
2003	458	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	462
2004	490	8	1	5	9	n/a	n/a	0	513
2005	483	2	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	496
2006	461	1	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	469
2007	469	1	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	480
2008	431	2	2	9	7	n/a	n/a	0	451
2009	405	1	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	418
2010	400	2	2	15	5	n/a	n/a	0	424
2011	388	3	2	17	3	0	6	0	419
2012	370	1	1	13	3	0	7	0	395
2013	370	3	1	10	3	0	11	0	398
2014	391	0	1	8	4	1	13	0	418
2015	354	0	2	15	2	1	11	0	385
2016	323	1	1	18	1	0	10	0	354
2017	316	2	0	17	2	0	14	0	351
2018	284	1	0	13	0	0	15	0	313
2019	274	0	0	7	1	0	10	0	292
2020	260	0	0	5	2	0	9	0	276
2021	247	0	1	8	0	1	14	0	271
2022	266	0	1	14	0	1	16	0	298
2023	291	0	0	9	0	1	15	0	316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Priest River Lamanna High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	459	28.1	16.3	30.7
2001	443	30.0	14.8	42.4
2002	462	26.4	17.5	36.8
2003	462	26.4	17.5	36.8
2004	513	26.3	19.5	43.9
2005	496	28.3	17.5	53.2
2006	469	29.3	16.0	48
2007	480	30.5	15.7	54
2008	451	29.7	15.2	51.9
2009	418	28.3	14.7	59.8
2010	424	28.0	15.1	54.5
2011	419	31.7	13.1	57.5
2012	395	29.1	13.5	47.6
2013	398	27.0	14.7	57.8
2014	418	23.5	17.7	52.4
2015	385	26.0	14.8	56.6
2016	354	23.0	15.3	50.6
2017	351	23.5	14.8	47.9
2018	313	23.8	13.1	43.1
2019	292	22.6	12.9	37
2020	276	21.8	12.6	33.3
2021	271	22.4	12.0	24.4
2022	298	23.7	12.5	22.1
2023	316	23.3	13.5	25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Priest River Lamanna High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	459	28.1	16.3	30.7
2001	443	30.0	14.8	42.4
2002	462	26.4	17.5	36.8
2003	462	26.4	17.5	36.8
2004	513	26.3	19.5	43.9
2005	496	28.3	17.5	53.2
2006	469	29.3	16.0	48
2007	480	30.5	15.7	54
2008	451	29.7	15.2	51.9
2009	418	28.3	14.7	59.8
2010	424	28.0	15.1	54.5
2011	419	31.7	13.1	57.5
2012	395	29.1	13.5	47.6
2013	398	27.0	14.7	57.8
2014	418	23.5	17.7	52.4
2015	385	26.0	14.8	56.6
2016	354	23.0	15.3	50.6
2017	351	23.5	14.8	47.9
2018	313	23.8	13.1	43.1
2019	292	22.6	12.9	37
2020	276	21.8	12.6	33.3
2021	271	22.4	12.0	24.4
2022	298	23.7	12.5	22.1
2023	316	23.3	13.5	25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Priest River Lamanna High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,910 (13.7%)	$11,992 (86.3%)	$13,902

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Priest River Lamanna High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	292	316	8.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	274	291	6.2%
Two or More Races	10	15	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	25.3%	11.7%

Schools Near Priest River Lamanna High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)			ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Priest River Lamanna High	Public	9-12	1103 9th Street	Priest River	83856	Bonner County	West Bonner County District	No	No	No	No	(208) 448-1211	316	23	13.5	25.3%	291 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.7%)								(n/a)			25.0	24.1				$13,902	$1,910	$11,992
Timberlake Senior High School	Public	9-12	5973 West Highway 54	Spirit Lake	83869	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	No	(208) 623-6303	561	32	17.5	20.7%	496 (88.4%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.9%)	54.2	73^rd of 159 public high schools	54.1%					(n/a)				43.2			63.4	$9,680	$738	$8,942
Forrest M Bird Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	614 South Madison Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Sandpoint Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 255-7771	262	21	12.4		219 (83.6%)	3 (1.1%)	25 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	46.5	90^th of 159 public high schools	43.4%					(n/a)	50.0	10.6	32.9		51.0	72.7	58.4	$9,367	$559	$8,808
Sandpoint High School	Public	9-12	410 South Division Street	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 263-3034	1,080	57	18.8	16.9%	945 (87.5%)	3 (0.3%)	66 (6.1%)	5 (0.5%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (4.9%)	69.4	41^st of 159 public high schools	74.2%		68.6	29^th of 106 public high schools	72.6%	12			45.9	45.8			71.7	$10,083	$714	$9,369
Lake Pend Oreille High School	Public	9-12	1005 North Boyer Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 263-6121	84	10	8.6	48.8%	76 (90.5%)	1 (1.2%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)								(n/a)								$14,999	$2,655	$12,343
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention	Public	5-12	4105 North Boyer Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 263-4213	5	1	5.0		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Priest River Lamanna High

What schools feed into Priest River Lamanna High?

Priest River Lamanna High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Idaho Hill Elementary School
Elementary : Priest Lake Elementary School
Elementary : Priest River Elementary School
Middle : Priest River Junior High School

How many students attend Priest River Lamanna High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 316 students attended Priest River Lamanna High.

What district is Priest River Lamanna High in?

West Bonner County District

What is the racial makeup of Priest River Lamanna High?

Students at Priest River Lamanna High are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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