Timberlake High School is a four-year public secondary school in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Opened in 1998 at the south end of town, it is the second high school in the Lakeland Joint School District #272 of northern Kootenai County and draws its students from Spirit Lake, Athol, Bayview, and Twin Lakes.
Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Timberlake Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Timberlake Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Timberlake Senior High School's student population of 530 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Timberlake Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Timberlake Senior High School is 0.20, 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
#110 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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: Timberlake Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timberlake Senior High School's ranking?
Timberlake Senior High School is ranked #110 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Timberlake Senior High School often compared to?
Timberlake Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeland Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Timberlake Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Timberlake Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Timberlake Senior High School?
530 students attend Timberlake Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Timberlake Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timberlake Senior High School?
Timberlake Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Timberlake Senior High School offer ?
Timberlake Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Timberlake Senior High School part of?
Timberlake Senior High School is part of Lakeland School District.
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