Gooding High School is a public high school located in Gooding, Idaho, United States. It is the main high school operated by the Gooding School District.
Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, Gooding High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gooding High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gooding High School's student population of 384 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
Black, White, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Perseverance, Integrity, Excellence
School Rankings
Gooding High School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gooding High School is 0.50, which is more 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
#252 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
41%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
58%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gooding Joint School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Senator
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gooding High School's ranking?
Gooding High School is ranked #252 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Gooding High School often compared to?
Gooding High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richfield School, Wendell Middle School, Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gooding High School?
The graduation rate of Gooding High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Gooding High School?
384 students attend Gooding High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gooding High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gooding High School?
Gooding High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gooding High School offer ?
Gooding High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gooding High School part of?
Gooding High School is part of Gooding Joint School District.
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