Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bear Lake On-line Learning 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Lake On-line Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Lake On-line Learning's student population of 224 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Bear Lake On-line Learning 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 Bear Lake On-line Learning is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
13%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bear Lake County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Lake On-line Learning's ranking?
Bear Lake On-line Learning is ranked #495 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Bear Lake On-line Learning?
224 students attend Bear Lake On-line Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bear Lake On-line Learning students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bear Lake On-line Learning offer ?
Bear Lake On-line Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Bear Lake On-line Learning part of?
Bear Lake On-line Learning is part of Bear Lake County School District.
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