Kimberly High School

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Kimberly High School ranks 52 nd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kimberly High School is a public high school serving 616 students in grades 9-12 in Kimberly, Idaho. The school is part of the Kimberly District, which is ranked 30 out of 77 districts in the state and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kimberly High School has consistently performed well academically, ranking 52 out of 159 Idaho high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a strong performance, especially when compared to nearby Jerome High School, which ranked 114 out of 159 and received only a 1-star rating. Kimberly High School also maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.1%, significantly higher than the 79.0% rate at Jerome High School. Additionally, Kimberly High School students outperform the state and district averages on ISAT assessments, with 68.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.3% and the Kimberly District average of 51%.

While Kimberly High School has historically been a top-performing school, its ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 6 out of 52 Idaho high schools in 2017-2018 to 52 out of 159 in 2023-2024. The school has also seen a slight increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.0% in 2020-2021 to 12.5% in 2022-2023. However, Kimberly High School still outperforms many of its neighboring schools, such as Canyon Ridge High School and Magic Valley High School, which have more diverse student populations and lower academic performance. Interestingly, Twin Falls High School, located just 5 miles away, has a higher ranking and better academic performance in several areas, suggesting that Kimberly High School may need to re-evaluate its strategies to maintain its position as a top-performing school in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

885 Center Street West
Kimberly, ID 83341-1753

(208) 423-4170

District: Kimberly District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,890

Feeder schools for Kimberly High School:

Elementary:	Kimberly Elementary School
Middle:	Kimberly Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 617

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

15.1%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kimberly High School ranks better than 67.3% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kimberly 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 (83.3%), Hispanic (15.1%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kimberly High School is 18.7. (See more...)

Compare Kimberly High School employs 32.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kimberly High School is $7,890.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kimberly High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimberly High School 52^nd of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Kimberly High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Kimberly District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimberly District 30^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kimberly High School

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Rank History for all students at Kimberly High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	76.17	22^nd	151	85.4%
2009	54.96	47^th	128	63.3%
2010	76.74	23^rd	169	86.4%
2011	75.87	23^rd	165	86.1%
2012	78.05	23^rd	162	85.8%
2013	76.03	22^nd	160	86.3%
2015	80.93	8^th	74	89.2%
2016	87.96	7^th	76	90.8%
2017	88.77	9^th	101	91.1%
2018	84.54	6^th	52	88.5%
2021	66.75	23^rd	88	73.9%
2022	66.21	24^th	110	78.2%
2023	75.34	22^nd	106	79.2%
2024	66.08	52^nd	159	67.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Kimberly High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.70	5^th	31	83.9%
2024	60.21	31^st	66	53.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Kimberly High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	90.96	2^nd	31	93.5%
2024	64.32	26^th	66	60.6%

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Rank History for White students at Kimberly High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.78	45^th	78	42.3%

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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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by a principal
Friday, April 21, 2017

One of the worst schools in the state, and the white Mormon families have a stranglehold on it. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Kimberly 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	274	274
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	275	275
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	273	273
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	296	296
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	368	368
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	368	368
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	394	394
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	414	414
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	385	385
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	378	378
2001	379	0	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2002	395	0	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2003	395	0	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2004	378	0	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2005	390	0	4	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	421
2006	388	1	3	31	5	n/a	n/a	0	428
2007	393	1	4	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	424
2008	415	3	6	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	461
2009	393	3	8	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	447
2010	377	2	6	49	3	n/a	n/a	0	437
2011	383	1	2	41	0	2	6	0	435
2012	356	1	0	49	1	3	6	0	416
2013	383	1	0	45	2	2	8	0	441
2014	399	1	0	50	2	2	6	0	460
2015	393	0	0	62	2	1	8	0	466
2016	409	1	0	63	6	1	7	0	487
2017	453	1	1	71	3	1	8	0	538
2018	475	1	0	76	2	1	5	0	560
2019	471	2	1	82	0	0	3	0	559
2020	485	1	1	75	0	0	6	0	568
2021	445	1	2	82	1	0	5	0	536
2022	470	1	1	85	0	0	7	0	564
2023	501	2	1	104	0	0	8	0	616
2024	514	5	1	93	1	0	3	0	617

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 Kimberly High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	274	9.5	28.8	13.5
1992	275	18.5	14.8	12.7
1993	273	18.9	14.4	16.5
1994	296	17.9	16.5	14.2
1995	368	21.4	17.2	15.5
1996	368	21.4	17.2	15.5
1997	394	24.0	16.4	11.2
1998	414	24.7	16.8	11.1
1999	385	23.8	16.2	19.2
2000	378	25.5	14.8	18.8
2001	398	25.8	15.4	21.6
2002	417	26.1	16.0	24
2003	417	26.1	16.0	24
2004	405	26.5	15.3	25.2
2005	421	26.0	16.2	29
2006	428	26.8	16.0	23.4
2007	424	27.1	15.6	17.9
2008	461	27.6	16.7	24.7
2009	447	27.1	16.5	27.5
2010	437	26.8	16.2	32.7
2011	435	31.8	13.6	34.9
2012	416	28.6	14.5	38
2013	441	26.0	16.9	35.4
2014	460	25.7	17.8	30.7
2015	466	27.0	17.2	31.1
2016	487	30.0	16.2	25.9
2017	538	31.0	17.3	26.4
2018	560	31.4	17.8	26.3
2019	559	29.9	18.6	22.9
2020	568	29.7	19.0	22
2021	536	29.3	18.2	12.5
2022	564	29.8	18.8	12.4
2023	616	31.6	19.4	23.7
2024	617	32.9	18.7	22.2

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 Kimberly High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	274	9.5	28.8	13.5
1992	275	18.5	14.8	12.7
1993	273	18.9	14.4	16.5
1994	296	17.9	16.5	14.2
1995	368	21.4	17.2	15.5
1996	368	21.4	17.2	15.5
1997	394	24.0	16.4	11.2
1998	414	24.7	16.8	11.1
1999	385	23.8	16.2	19.2
2000	378	25.5	14.8	18.8
2001	398	25.8	15.4	21.6
2002	417	26.1	16.0	24
2003	417	26.1	16.0	24
2004	405	26.5	15.3	25.2
2005	421	26.0	16.2	29
2006	428	26.8	16.0	23.4
2007	424	27.1	15.6	17.9
2008	461	27.6	16.7	24.7
2009	447	27.1	16.5	27.5
2010	437	26.8	16.2	32.7
2011	435	31.8	13.6	34.9
2012	416	28.6	14.5	38
2013	441	26.0	16.9	35.4
2014	460	25.7	17.8	30.7
2015	466	27.0	17.2	31.1
2016	487	30.0	16.2	25.9
2017	538	31.0	17.3	26.4
2018	560	31.4	17.8	26.3
2019	559	29.9	18.6	22.9
2020	568	29.7	19.0	22
2021	536	29.3	18.2	12.5
2022	564	29.8	18.8	12.4
2023	616	31.6	19.4	23.7
2024	617	32.9	18.7	22.2

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 Kimberly High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$552 (7.0%)	$7,339 (93.0%)	$7,890

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kimberly High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Kimberly High School)	43	51.1	8.1%
All Grades Math (Kimberly District)	39.1	38.6	0.5%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Kimberly High School)	79.2	44.4	34.8%
All Grades Science (Kimberly District)	60.4	33.5	26.9%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kimberly High School)	77.7	75.7	2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kimberly District)	51.7	47.5	4.2%
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	559	616	10.2%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	82	104	26.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	471	501	6.4%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.9%	23.7%	0.8%

Schools Near Kimberly 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
Kimberly High School	Public	9-12	885 Center Street West	Kimberly	83341	Twin Falls County	Kimberly District	No	No	No	No	(208) 423-4170	617	33	18.7	22.2%	514 (83.3%)	5 (0.8%)	93 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	66.1	52^nd of 159 public high schools	67.3%		75.3	22^nd of 106 public high schools	79.2%	30	41.6		68.2	$7,890	$552	$7,339
Hansen Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	550 South Main Street	Hansen	83334	Twin Falls County	Hansen District	No	No	No	No	(208) 423-5593	133	11	12.6	33.8%	91 (68.4%)	1 (0.8%)	36 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	55.3	69^th of 159 public high schools	56.6%		48.8	56^th of 106 public high schools	47.2%	13	40.6		58.8	$11,465	$1,762	$9,703
Twin Falls High School	Public	9-12	1615 Filer Avenue East	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 733-6551	1,371	63	21.7	21.7%	1,061 (77.4%)	19 (1.4%)	223 (16.3%)	22 (1.6%)	11 (0.8%)	7 (0.5%)	28 (2.0%)	83.9	19^th of 159 public high schools	88.1%		92.7	6^th of 106 public high schools	94.3%	13	52.0	56.5	85.0	$8,387	$656	$7,730
Magic Valley High School	Public	9-12	512 Main Avenue North	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-8823	153	15	10.2	58.2%	85 (55.6%)	2 (1.3%)	57 (37.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (3.9%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)				$12,323	$1,446	$10,877
Canyon Ridge High School	Public	9-12	300 North College Road West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 732-7555	1,437	71	20.3	18.4%	880 (61.2%)	74 (5.1%)	397 (27.6%)	19 (1.3%)	6 (0.4%)	16 (1.1%)	45 (3.1%)	64.5	53^rd of 159 public high schools	66.7%		61.7	40^th of 106 public high schools	62.3%	13	38.1	50.1	69.1	$8,198	$712	$7,487
Cornerstone High School	Public	9-12	882 Valley Road South	Hazelton	83335	Jerome County	Valley District	No	No	No	No	(208) 829-5353	13	2	5.6	53.8%	5 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Filer High School	Public	9-12	3915 North Wildcat Way 2300 E	Filer	83328	Twin Falls County	Filer District	No	No	No	No	(208) 326-5945	488	29	16.7	23.6%	401 (82.2%)	5 (1.0%)	77 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	76.1	30^th of 159 public high schools	81.1%					(n/a)	33.3		63.3	$7,933	$678	$7,254
Jerome High School	Public	9-12	104 North Tiger Drive	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 324-8137	1,156	62	18.7	45.3%	503 (43.5%)	5 (0.4%)	629 (54.4%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	29.5	114^th of 159 public high schools	28.3%		14.9	99^th of 106 public high schools	6.6%	15	22.4		51.7	$7,744	$894	$6,851
Falls City Academy	Public	6-12	125 4th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 324-8137	83	7	12.7	60.2%	13 (15.7%)	1 (1.2%)	67 (80.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Kimberly High School

How many students attend Kimberly High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 617 students attended Kimberly High School.

What is the racial makeup of Kimberly High School?

Students at Kimberly High School are 83% White, 15% Hispanic.

Is Kimberly High School a good school?

Kimberly High School ranks 52^nd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Kimberly High School in?

Kimberly District

What schools feed into Kimberly High School?

Kimberly High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kimberly Elementary School
Middle : Kimberly Middle School

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