Blackfoot High School

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Blackfoot High School ranks 108 th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blackfoot High School is a public high school located in Blackfoot, Idaho, serving 1,286 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Blackfoot District, which is ranked 65 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blackfoot High School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. It has a higher percentage of Hispanic (22.01%) and Native American (7.08%) students than the state average, and its performance on various metrics is generally lower than the nearby Shelley Senior High School and Firth High School. Blackfoot High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 86.0% and 93.2%, which is lower than the state average, and its performance on ISAT tests is below the state and district averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.8% in 2020-2021 to 33.0% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Blackfoot High School, ranging from 15.36% to 39.58% over the past few years, suggests that the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to its lower performance on various metrics. The district does offer alternative high school options, such as Independence Alternative High School and the Snake River Opportunities High School, but these schools also have lower performance metrics compared to Blackfoot High School. Addressing the challenges faced by Blackfoot High School and learning from the successes of nearby high-performing schools could be crucial for improving the school's outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

870 South Fisher Avenue
Blackfoot, ID 83221-3305

(208) 785-8810

District: Blackfoot District

SchoolDigger Rank:
108^th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,165

Feeder schools for Blackfoot High School:

Elementary:	Donald D Stalker Elementary
	Fort Hall Elementary School
	Groveland Elementary School
	I T Stoddard Elementary School
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	Ridge Crest Elementary School
	Wapello Elementary School
Middle:	Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade
	Mountain View Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 1,243

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.0%

Hispanic:

18.7%

American Indian:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blackfoot High School ranks worse than 67.9% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Blackfoot High School 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), Hispanic (18.7%), American Indian (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackfoot High School is 19.4. (See more...)

Compare Blackfoot High School employs 63.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackfoot High School is $8,165.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blackfoot High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackfoot High School 108^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Blackfoot High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Blackfoot District:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackfoot District 65^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blackfoot High School

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Rank History for all students at Blackfoot High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	27.86	132^nd	151	12.6%
2009	21.83	117^th	128	8.6%
2010	29.42	140^th	169	17.2%
2011	40.98	120^th	165	27.3%
2012	39.88	118^th	162	27.2%
2013	24.99	141^st	160	11.9%
2015	31.66	53^rd	74	28.4%
2016	16.96	69^th	76	9.2%
2017	23.26	86^th	101	14.9%
2021	19.05	77^th	88	12.5%
2022	26.72	83^rd	110	24.5%
2023	35.06	74^th	106	30.2%
2024	33.62	108^th	159	32.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackfoot High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	47.67	8^th	11	27.3%
2023	58.92	6^th	13	53.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Blackfoot High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	29.35	39^th	48	18.8%
2023	41.72	34^th	40	15.0%
2024	39.61	51^st	66	22.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Blackfoot High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	26.43	34^th	48	29.2%
2023	37.13	31^st	40	22.5%
2024	25.56	56^th	66	15.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blackfoot High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	33.00	27^th	38	28.9%
2024	48.06	32^nd	55	41.8%

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Rank History for White students at Blackfoot High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	33.98	33^rd	50	34.0%
2023	39.62	13^th	14	7.1%
2024	33.40	59^th	78	24.4%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blackfoot High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1145	1145
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1124	1124
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1210	1210
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1289	1289
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1285	1285
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1285	1285
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1302	1302
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1212	1212
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1234	1234
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1202	1202
2001	960	5	11	160	72	n/a	n/a	0	1208
2002	896	5	12	132	81	n/a	n/a	0	1126
2003	896	5	12	132	81	n/a	n/a	0	1126
2004	833	4	13	162	121	n/a	n/a	0	1133
2005	853	4	19	167	125	n/a	n/a	0	1168
2006	860	5	15	183	108	n/a	n/a	0	1171
2007	807	4	15	176	126	n/a	n/a	0	1128
2008	791	2	24	199	98	n/a	n/a	0	1114
2009	764	2	28	211	103	n/a	n/a	0	1108
2010	753	1	23	205	106	n/a	n/a	0	1088
2011	739	2	9	234	66	3	33	0	1086
2012	714	3	7	232	81	3	41	0	1081
2013	716	5	8	252	79	1	39	0	1100
2014	739	4	11	246	65	2	43	0	1110
2015	683	4	6	229	63	1	37	0	1023
2016	703	6	10	264	77	0	33	0	1093
2017	747	6	7	258	78	1	33	0	1130
2018	733	3	7	272	92	1	32	0	1140
2019	727	3	7	273	108	0	29	0	1147
2020	754	3	7	279	109	1	38	0	1191
2021	788	3	4	286	101	1	37	0	1220
2022	811	6	5	284	93	0	38	0	1237
2023	862	6	8	283	91	0	36	0	1286
2024	845	4	7	232	135	0	20	0	1243

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blackfoot High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1145	57.3	19.9	15.1
1992	1124	58.2	19.3	15
1993	1210	58.4	20.7	17.4
1994	1289	59.7	21.6	17.2
1995	1285	57.8	22.2	18.9
1996	1285	57.8	22.2	18.9
1997	1302	58.7	22.2	18.4
1998	1212	60.2	20.1	17.5
1999	1234	58.2	21.2	22.4
2000	1202	59.4	20.2	22.5
2001	1208	60.6	19.9	28.3
2002	1126	59.4	19.0	29.3
2003	1126	59.4	19.0	29.3
2004	1133	58.6	19.3	27.1
2005	1168	58.5	20.0	35
2006	1171	59.5	19.7	35.9
2007	1128	59.0	19.1	33.7
2008	1114	60.2	18.5	34.5
2009	1108	60.0	18.5	37.5
2010	1088	59.6	18.2	43.2
2011	1086	63.9	16.9	45.9
2012	1081	56.5	19.1	44.8
2013	1100	54.3	20.2	n/a
2014	1110	55.9	19.8	43.9
2015	1023	54.0	18.9	41.4
2016	1093	53.0	20.6	42.9
2017	1130	54.2	20.8	41.1
2018	1140	59.4	19.1	40.8
2019	1147	60.2	19.0	39.9
2020	1191	63.5	18.7	41.5
2021	1220	62.6	19.4	23.7
2022	1237	64.6	19.1	15.4
2023	1286	n/a	n/a	39.6
2024	1243	63.8	19.4	29.8

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 Blackfoot High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1145	57.3	19.9	15.1
1992	1124	58.2	19.3	15
1993	1210	58.4	20.7	17.4
1994	1289	59.7	21.6	17.2
1995	1285	57.8	22.2	18.9
1996	1285	57.8	22.2	18.9
1997	1302	58.7	22.2	18.4
1998	1212	60.2	20.1	17.5
1999	1234	58.2	21.2	22.4
2000	1202	59.4	20.2	22.5
2001	1208	60.6	19.9	28.3
2002	1126	59.4	19.0	29.3
2003	1126	59.4	19.0	29.3
2004	1133	58.6	19.3	27.1
2005	1168	58.5	20.0	35
2006	1171	59.5	19.7	35.9
2007	1128	59.0	19.1	33.7
2008	1114	60.2	18.5	34.5
2009	1108	60.0	18.5	37.5
2010	1088	59.6	18.2	43.2
2011	1086	63.9	16.9	45.9
2012	1081	56.5	19.1	44.8
2013	1100	54.3	20.2	n/a
2014	1110	55.9	19.8	43.9
2015	1023	54.0	18.9	41.4
2016	1093	53.0	20.6	42.9
2017	1130	54.2	20.8	41.1
2018	1140	59.4	19.1	40.8
2019	1147	60.2	19.0	39.9
2020	1191	63.5	18.7	41.5
2021	1220	62.6	19.4	23.7
2022	1237	64.6	19.1	15.4
2023	1286	n/a	n/a	39.6
2024	1243	63.8	19.4	29.8

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 Blackfoot High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$876 (10.7%)	$7,288 (89.3%)	$8,165

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackfoot High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Blackfoot High School)	25	27.6	2.6%
All Grades Math (Blackfoot District)	38.3	35.7	2.6%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Blackfoot High School)	46.7	26.6	20.1%
All Grades Science (Blackfoot District)	43.3	30.7	12.6%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blackfoot High School)	48.8	57.9	9.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blackfoot District)	44	43.9	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1147	1286	12.1%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	108	91	15.7%
Asian	7	8	14.3%
Hispanic	273	283	3.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	727	862	18.6%
Two or More Races	29	36	24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	39.6%	0.4%

Schools Near Blackfoot High School

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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 All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blackfoot High School	Public	9-12	870 South Fisher Avenue	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Blackfoot District	No	No	No	No	(208) 785-8810	1,243	64	19.4	29.8%	845 (68.0%)	4 (0.3%)	232 (18.7%)	7 (0.6%)	135 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.6%)	33.6	108^th of 159 public high schools	32.1%		35.1	74^th of 106 public high schools	30.2%	34	22.8	30.9	57.8	$8,165	$876	$7,288
Blackfoot School District Online Junior/Senior School	Public, Virtual	7-12	270 East Bridge Street	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Blackfoot District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	53	2	25.6		35 (66.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Independence Alternative High School	Public	7-12	155 East Francis Street	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Blackfoot District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 785-8825	137	7	19.8	58.4%	49 (35.8%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (32.8%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (28.5%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)				$12,278	$1,512	$10,765
Bingham Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1350 Parkway Drive #18	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Idaho Stem Academy Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 557-4003	82	7	11.7		48 (58.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (26.8%)	8 (9.8%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)				$15,098	$734	$14,364
Snake River Opportunities High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	103 South 900 West	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Snake River District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(208) 684-3096	96	8	12.0		83 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School	Public, Virtual	7-12	103 South 900 West	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Snake River District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	39	0	88.6		32 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Snake River High School	Public	9-12	922 West Highway 39	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Snake River District	No	No	No	No	(208) 684-3061	603	41	14.7	20.7%	503 (83.4%)	7 (1.2%)	80 (13.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)								(n/a)	27.4			$7,697	$591	$7,105
Firth High School	Public	9-12	329 Lincoln Street	Firth	83236	Bingham County	Firth District	No	No	No	No	(208) 346-6812	290	15	19.4	28.3%	239 (82.4%)	2 (0.7%)	40 (13.8%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	67	49^th of 159 public high schools	69.2%		78.2	20^th of 106 public high schools	81.1%	29	47.1		61.8	$8,587	$760	$7,828
Shoshone-Bannock School	Public	6-12	50 South Hiline Road	Pocatello	83202	Bannock County	Shoshone-Bannock School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(208) 238-4200	130	4	32.5	97.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	130 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Shelley Senior High School	Public	9-12	570 West Fir Street	Shelley	83274	Bingham County	Shelley Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 357-7400	785	36	21.8	29.0%	663 (84.5%)	6 (0.8%)	105 (13.4%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29.1	115^th of 159 public high schools	27.7%		20.1	92^nd of 106 public high schools	13.2%	23	28.5	33.5	46.9	$7,047	$798	$6,249

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackfoot High School

Blackfoot High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Donald D Stalker Elementary
Elementary : Fort Hall Elementary School
Elementary : Groveland Elementary School
Elementary : I T Stoddard Elementary School
Elementary : Ridge Crest Elementary School
Elementary : Wapello Elementary School
Middle : Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade
Middle : Mountain View Middle School

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Enrollment information for Blackfoot High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blackfoot High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Blackfoot High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blackfoot High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackfoot High School

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Student Body

Schools Near Blackfoot High School

Blackfoot High School

Blackfoot School District Online Junior/Senior School

Independence Alternative High School

Bingham Academy

Snake River Opportunities High School

Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School

Snake River High School

Firth High School

Shoshone-Bannock School

Shelley Senior High School

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