For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,596 students in Blackfoot, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Blackfoot, ID are Bingham Academy, Blackfoot High School and Idaho Science And Technology Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackfoot, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Blackfoot have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Blackfoot, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Snake River High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Blackfoot, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bingham Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Parkway Drive #18, Rivers
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Blackfoot High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
870 South Fisher Avenue
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8810
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-9913
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-9913
Gr: K-9 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Snake River High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
922 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3061
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School
Alternative School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3096
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3096
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Blackfoot, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
460 York Drive
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8834
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Irving Kindergarten Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
440 W Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
State Hospital South (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
E Alice St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Summit Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
645 Mitchell Rd
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Blackfoot, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Blackfoot, ID include Bingham Academy, Blackfoot High School and Idaho Science And Technology Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Blackfoot?
8 public high schools are located in Blackfoot.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackfoot?
Blackfoot public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Blackfoot are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Blackfoot include: Snake River High School vs. Blackfoot High School, Bingham Academy vs. Blackfoot High School, Independence Alternative High School vs. Bingham Academy
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