Lapwai Middle/High School

Summary:

Lapwai Middle/High School is a public school in Lapwai, Idaho, serving 273 students in grades 6-12. This school stands out for its high percentage of Native American students, lower academic performance compared to state and district averages, and significant challenges with chronic absenteeism.

Despite having a higher per-student spending of $15,000, Lapwai Middle/High School consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 18.2% of students proficient or better in math and 37.6% in English language arts, compared to state averages of 42.2% and 53.3%, respectively. The school's graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from 69.7% to 96.8% in recent years, and is currently at 75.6%, lower than the state average. Notably, the school ranks 1st out of 1 Idaho high school for its Native American student population, indicating that it is performing well for this group compared to other schools in the state.

In comparison, the nearby Kendrick Junior/Senior High School and Lewiston High School, which serve more diverse student populations, generally outperform Lapwai Middle/High School on academic measures. Additionally, Lapwai Middle/High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 44.4%, compared to 10.5% at Kendrick Junior/Senior High School and 20.2% at Lewiston High School. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism could be a key focus area for the Lapwai District to improve the educational outcomes for the students at this school.

Detail:

Public 6-12

404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540-0247

(208) 843-2241

District: Lapwai District

SchoolDigger Rank:
124^th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,000

Feeder schools for Lapwai Middle/High School:

Elementary:

Lapwai Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

73.4%

Hispanic:

10.1%

White:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lapwai Middle/High School ranks worse than 96.3% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Lapwai Middle/High School ranks worse than 78% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lapwai Middle/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: American Indian (73.4%), Hispanic (10.1%), White (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lapwai Middle/High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Lapwai Middle/High School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lapwai Middle/High School is $15,000.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lapwai Middle/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lapwai Middle/High School 158^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Lapwai Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Lapwai Middle/High School 124^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Lapwai Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Native American students:

Lapwai District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lapwai District 73^rd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lapwai Middle/High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2011	4.67	163^rd	169	3.6%
2012	3.28	168^th	171	1.8%
2013	7.92	165^th	173	4.6%
2017	4.09	131^st	131	0.0%
2018	5.69	100^th	100	0.0%
2024	8.81	158^th	164	3.7%

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

Rank History for Lapwai Middle/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Lapwai Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	15.96	144^th	151	4.6%
2009	50.57	55^th	128	57.0%
2010	9.66	166^th	169	1.8%
2011	18.11	155^th	165	6.1%
2012	23.86	142^nd	162	12.3%
2013	4.87	154^th	160	3.8%
2017	20.10	93^rd	101	7.9%
2022	1.98	108^th	110	1.8%
2023	6.77	105^th	106	0.9%
2024	17.40	124^th	159	22.0%

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Rank History for high school Native American students at Lapwai Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	32.90	1^st	1	0.0%
2024	79.99	1^st	1	0.0%

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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 Lapwai Middle/High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	23	1	1	1	120	n/a	n/a	146
2007	24	0	0	3	122	n/a	n/a	149
2008	22	0	0	2	124	n/a	n/a	148
2009	27	0	2	0	124	n/a	n/a	153
2010	15	0	0	0	110	n/a	n/a	125
2011	17	0	0	0	237	0	8	262
2012	17	0	0	3	210	1	7	238
2013	17	0	0	5	216	1	7	246
2014	24	1	0	6	198	0	18	247
2015	19	0	0	12	187	0	14	232
2016	16	0	0	13	200	0	17	246
2017	15	0	0	8	205	0	15	243
2018	15	1	0	12	194	1	18	241
2019	20	0	0	18	207	1	18	264
2020	20	0	0	9	220	1	13	263
2021	17	0	0	11	206	1	14	249
2022	20	1	0	18	208	1	21	269
2023	19	0	0	22	207	0	25	273
2024	22	1	0	27	196	0	21	267

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 Lapwai Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	146	11.6	12.6	73.3
2007	149	10.8	13.8	75.8
2008	148	10.1	14.7	67.6
2009	153	10.2	14.9	66
2010	125	9.8	12.6	76
2011	262	18.8	13.8	80.2
2012	238	18.0	13.2	64.7
2013	246	17.8	13.8	62.6
2014	247	18.0	13.6	94.7
2015	232	15.0	15.4	98.7
2016	246	18.0	13.6	97.2
2017	243	18.1	13.3	95.1
2018	241	17.8	13.4	93.8
2019	264	16.1	16.3	1.1
2020	263	16.6	15.8	39.5
2021	249	17.4	14.2	36.5
2022	269	18.7	14.3	25.7
2023	273	18.5	14.7	29.3
2024	267	18.8	14.1	21.3

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 Lapwai Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	146	11.6	12.6	73.3
2007	149	10.8	13.8	75.8
2008	148	10.1	14.7	67.6
2009	153	10.2	14.9	66
2010	125	9.8	12.6	76
2011	262	18.8	13.8	80.2
2012	238	18.0	13.2	64.7
2013	246	17.8	13.8	62.6
2014	247	18.0	13.6	94.7
2015	232	15.0	15.4	98.7
2016	246	18.0	13.6	97.2
2017	243	18.1	13.3	95.1
2018	241	17.8	13.4	93.8
2019	264	16.1	16.3	1.1
2020	263	16.6	15.8	39.5
2021	249	17.4	14.2	36.5
2022	269	18.7	14.3	25.7
2023	273	18.5	14.7	29.3
2024	267	18.8	14.1	21.3

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 Lapwai Middle/High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,972 (19.8%)	$12,027 (80.2%)	$15,000

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lapwai Middle/High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Lapwai Middle/High School)	12.4	12.8	0.4%
All Grades Math (Lapwai District)	17.3	17.5	0.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Lapwai Middle/High School)	12.6	10.7	1.9%
All Grades Science (Lapwai District)	21.4	15.9	5.5%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	40.8	18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lapwai Middle/High School)	38.7	31.3	7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lapwai District)	32	26.3	5.7%
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	264	273	3.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	207	207
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	18	22	22.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	20	19	5%
Two or More Races	18	25	38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.1%	29.3%	28.2%

Schools Near Lapwai Middle/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
Lapwai Middle/High School	Public	6-12	404 South Main	Lapwai	83540	Nez Perce County	Lapwai District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 843-2241	267	19	14.1	21.3%	22 (8.2%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	196 (73.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.9%)	17.4	124^th of 159 public high schools	22.0%		6.8	105^th of 106 public high schools	0.9%	19	18.2	8.9	37.6	$15,000	$2,972	$12,027
Tammany High School	Public	9-12	1982 Tammany Creek Road	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3270	92	7	12.2	41.3%	72 (78.3%)	2 (2.2%)	9 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)								(n/a)				$15,508	$480	$15,028
Lewiston High School	Public	9-12	3201 Cecil Andrus Way	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3100	1,339	76	17.5	19.4%	1,196 (89.3%)	8 (0.6%)	50 (3.7%)	4 (0.3%)	14 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	65 (4.9%)	77.6	28^th of 159 public high schools	82.4%		49.2	55^th of 106 public high schools	48.1%	27	51.4	50.5	73.3	$11,265	$833	$10,432
A Neil DeAtley Career Technical Education Center	Public	9-12	3125 Cecil Andrus Way	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 748-3050	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jcc - Lewiston	Public	6-12	140 Southport Avenue	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Idaho Department Of Juvenile Corrections	No	No	No	No	(208) 799-3332	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kendrick Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2001 Highway 3	Kendrick	83537	Latah County	Kendrick Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 289-4202	144	10	13.7	25.0%	136 (94.4%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	54.7	71^st of 159 public high schools	55.3%		58.1	46^th of 106 public high schools	56.6%	25	38.8		60.1	$14,456	$1,086	$13,370

Frequently Asked Questions about Lapwai Middle/High School

What is the racial makeup of Lapwai Middle/High School?

Students at Lapwai Middle/High School are 73% American Indian, 10% Hispanic, 8% White, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Lapwai Middle/High School in?

Lapwai District

What schools feed into Lapwai Middle/High School?

Lapwai Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lapwai Elementary School

How many students attend Lapwai Middle/High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Lapwai Middle/High School.

Is Lapwai Middle/High School a good school?

Lapwai Middle/High School ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Idaho high schools.

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