Serving 103 students in grades 6-12, Initial Point High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Initial Point High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Initial Point High School's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Initial Point High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Initial Point High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Initial Point High School's ranking?
Initial Point High School is ranked #682 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Initial Point High School often compared to?
Initial Point High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Insight School Of Idaho, Central Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Initial Point High School?
The graduation rate of Initial Point High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Initial Point High School?
103 students attend Initial Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Initial Point High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Initial Point High School?
Initial Point High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Initial Point High School offer ?
Initial Point High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Initial Point High School part of?
Initial Point High School is part of Kuna Joint School District.
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