Minico High School, also known as Minidoka County High School, is a four-year public secondary school in unincorporated Minidoka County, Idaho, with a Rupert postal address, operated by the Minidoka County Joint School District #331. The school colors are red and gold and the mascot is a Spartan.
Serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12, Minico Senior 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 30% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minico Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Minico Senior High School's student population of 1,206 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
Red, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Minico Senior 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 Minico Senior High School is 0.51, which is more 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
#416 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
50%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minico Senior High School's ranking?
Minico Senior High School is ranked #416 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minico Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Minico Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Minico Senior High School?
1,206 students attend Minico Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Minico Senior High School students are White, 49% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minico Senior High School?
Minico Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minico Senior High School offer ?
Minico Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minico Senior High School part of?
Minico Senior High School is part of Minidoka County Joint School District.
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