New Plymouth High School

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New Plymouth High School ranks 83 rd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

New Plymouth High School is a public high school serving 306 students in grades 9-12 in New Plymouth, Idaho, which is part of the Fruitland District. The school has a predominantly white student population, with strong graduation rates but lagging performance in math compared to the state average.

New Plymouth High School stands out for its high graduation rates, with 94.0% of students graduating in 4 years, significantly higher than the nearby Black Canyon Junior/Senior High School at just 26.1%. However, the school lags behind in math proficiency, with only 30.7% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 42.2%. The school has also seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 10.5% in 2020-2021 to 12.9% in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby Fruitland High School at 8.9%.

While New Plymouth High School has historically performed well, the school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, from 12th out of 162 Idaho high schools in 2011-2012 to 83rd out of 159 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the state, particularly when it comes to serving its predominantly white student population, whose ranking is only 57th out of 78 Idaho high schools. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 14.1% in 2021-2022 to 26.47% in 2022-2023, indicating it may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

207 Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655-5564

(208) 278-5311

District: New Plymouth District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,530

Feeder schools for New Plymouth High School:

Elementary:	New Plymouth Elementary
Middle:	New Plymouth Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 290

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

10.7%

American Indian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Plymouth High School ranks worse than 52.2% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at New Plymouth High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (10.7%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Plymouth High School is 18.1. (See more...)

Compare New Plymouth High School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Plymouth High School is $8,530.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Plymouth High School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Plymouth High School 83^rd of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See New Plymouth High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

New Plymouth District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Plymouth District 34^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Plymouth High School

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Rank History for all students at New Plymouth High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	69.87	39^th	151	74.2%
2009	87.79	15^th	128	88.3%
2010	79.18	17^th	169	89.9%
2011	83.00	7^th	165	95.8%
2012	81.54	12^th	162	92.6%
2013	70.18	34^th	160	78.8%
2015	47.28	39^th	74	47.3%
2016	47.38	41^st	76	46.1%
2017	50.98	45^th	101	55.4%
2018	27.40	44^th	52	15.4%
2022	35.57	73^rd	110	33.6%
2023	31.95	78^th	106	26.4%
2024	50.08	83^rd	159	47.8%

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Rank History for White students at New Plymouth High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.82	57^th	78	26.9%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for New Plymouth High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	244	244
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	258	258
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	267	267
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	266	266
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	266	266
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	270	270
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	292	292
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	282	282
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	276	276
2001	232	2	5	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
2002	253	1	5	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	276
2003	253	1	5	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	276
2004	258	0	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2005	259	0	1	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	285
2006	260	0	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2007	268	0	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2008	289	2	3	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2009	273	1	3	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	301
2010	255	2	4	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	292
2011	245	2	2	38	2	1	0	0	290
2012	230	2	2	31	1	0	1	0	267
2013	229	2	1	32	1	0	2	0	267
2014	245	3	1	40	3	0	2	0	294
2015	223	4	2	36	1	1	2	0	269
2016	243	2	2	42	3	1	1	0	294
2017	256	3	3	44	2	2	0	0	310
2018	254	3	1	42	2	1	2	0	305
2019	255	5	1	41	3	1	2	0	308
2020	250	2	4	41	4	0	4	0	305
2021	256	1	2	38	1	2	4	0	304
2022	254	1	2	44	2	0	2	0	305
2023	261	0	2	36	3	0	4	0	306
2024	251	0	2	31	3	1	2	0	290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Plymouth High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	244	13.2	18.4	24.2
1993	258	13.7	18.8	26
1994	267	13.5	19.8	21.3
1995	266	15.7	16.9	18
1996	266	15.7	16.9	18
1997	270	16.0	16.9	18.5
1998	292	18.5	15.8	19.9
1999	282	17.0	16.6	27.7
2000	276	17.1	16.1	30.4
2001	264	17.5	15.1	25.4
2002	276	17.2	16.0	27.5
2003	276	17.2	16.0	27.5
2004	282	17.1	16.5	37.6
2005	285	17.0	16.8	43.9
2006	279	17.0	16.4	30.1
2007	287	17.3	16.6	34.8
2008	319	17.7	18.0	39.2
2009	301	17.0	17.6	38.5
2010	292	18.0	16.2	37.3
2011	290	20.8	13.8	45.2
2012	267	21.1	12.6	42.7
2013	267	18.6	14.3	45.7
2014	294	18.7	15.7	42.9
2015	269	20.0	13.4	38.7
2016	294	18.0	16.3	37.8
2017	310	20.8	14.8	33.2
2018	305	19.6	15.5	30.2
2019	308	17.0	18.0	32.1
2020	305	17.2	17.7	30.2
2021	304	16.7	18.1	25.3
2022	305	16.5	18.4	14.1
2023	306	16.7	18.2	26.5
2024	290	16.0	18.1	23.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Plymouth High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	244	13.2	18.4	24.2
1993	258	13.7	18.8	26
1994	267	13.5	19.8	21.3
1995	266	15.7	16.9	18
1996	266	15.7	16.9	18
1997	270	16.0	16.9	18.5
1998	292	18.5	15.8	19.9
1999	282	17.0	16.6	27.7
2000	276	17.1	16.1	30.4
2001	264	17.5	15.1	25.4
2002	276	17.2	16.0	27.5
2003	276	17.2	16.0	27.5
2004	282	17.1	16.5	37.6
2005	285	17.0	16.8	43.9
2006	279	17.0	16.4	30.1
2007	287	17.3	16.6	34.8
2008	319	17.7	18.0	39.2
2009	301	17.0	17.6	38.5
2010	292	18.0	16.2	37.3
2011	290	20.8	13.8	45.2
2012	267	21.1	12.6	42.7
2013	267	18.6	14.3	45.7
2014	294	18.7	15.7	42.9
2015	269	20.0	13.4	38.7
2016	294	18.0	16.3	37.8
2017	310	20.8	14.8	33.2
2018	305	19.6	15.5	30.2
2019	308	17.0	18.0	32.1
2020	305	17.2	17.7	30.2
2021	304	16.7	18.1	25.3
2022	305	16.5	18.4	14.1
2023	306	16.7	18.2	26.5
2024	290	16.0	18.1	23.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Plymouth High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$930 (10.9%)	$7,600 (89.1%)	$8,530

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Plymouth High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (New Plymouth High School)	30.3	34.8	4.5%
All Grades Math (New Plymouth District)	47.7	47.6	0.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (New Plymouth High School)	56.9	14.1	42.8%
All Grades Science (New Plymouth District)	58.8	44.8	14%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (New Plymouth High School)	56.6	53.6	3%
All Grades English Language Arts (New Plymouth District)	60.2	56	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	306	0.6%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	41	36	12.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	255	261	2.4%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.1%	26.5%	5.7%

Schools Near New Plymouth High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)	ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Plymouth High School	Public	9-12	207 Plymouth Avenue	New Plymouth	83655	Payette County	New Plymouth District	No	No	No	No	(208) 278-5311	290	16	18.1	23.4%	251 (86.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	50.1	83^rd of 159 public high schools	47.8%		32	78^th of 106 public high schools	26.4%	5	30.7		63.7	$8,530	$930	$7,600
Fruitland High School	Public	9-12	501 Iowa Avenue	Fruitland	83619	Payette County	Fruitland District	No	No	No	No	(208) 452-4411	525	29	18.3	24.6%	342 (65.1%)	2 (0.4%)	152 (29.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.2%)								(n/a)				$7,561	$691	$6,870
Fruitland Preparatory Academy	Public	6-12	401 Iowa Avenue	Fruitland	83619	Payette County	Fruitland District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 452-3360	16	0	114.2	18.8%	13 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$6,413	$340	$6,073
Payette High School	Public	9-12	1500 6th Avenue South	Payette	83661	Payette County	Payette Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 642-3327	364	23	16.0	62.4%	218 (59.9%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (36.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)								(n/a)	23.0		51.7	$8,017	$1,286	$6,731
Payette Academy	Public	6-12	1312 1st Avenue North	Payette	83661	Payette County	Payette Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 332-6800	50	3	15.0	60.0%	28 (56.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)								(n/a)
Parma High School	Public	9-12	137 Panther Way	Parma	83660	Canyon County	Parma District	No	No	No	No	(208) 722-5115	330	19	17.4	35.5%	235 (71.2%)	1 (0.3%)	91 (27.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	54.9	70^th of 159 public high schools	56.0%		31.5	79^th of 106 public high schools	25.5%	9	29.1		71.6	$9,393	$909	$8,484
Promise Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	28371 El Paso Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Promise Academy Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	7	3	2.1		3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Notus Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	25260 Notus Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Notus District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 459-4633	144	15	9.9	47.2%	102 (70.8%)	1 (0.7%)	39 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	33.5	109^th of 159 public high schools	31.4%		38.1	69^th of 106 public high schools	34.9%	40	22.5		45.6	$9,777	$1,055	$8,721
Emmett High School	Public	9-12	721 West 12th Street	Emmett	83617	Gem County	Emmett Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 365-6323	737	29	25.0	26.9%	607 (82.4%)	3 (0.4%)	96 (13.0%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	19 (2.6%)	58.2	64^th of 159 public high schools	59.7%		57.7	47^th of 106 public high schools	55.7%	17	40.0	39.8	68.1	$6,906	$793	$6,113
Payette River Technical Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	721 West 12th Street	Emmett	83617	Gem County	Emmett Independent District	Yes	No	No	No	(208) 365-6321	2	15	.1		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$3,206	$66	$3,140

Frequently Asked Questions about New Plymouth High School

Is New Plymouth High School a good school?

New Plymouth High School ranks 83^rd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend New Plymouth High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended New Plymouth High School.

What schools feed into New Plymouth High School?

New Plymouth High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : New Plymouth Elementary
Middle : New Plymouth Middle School

What district is New Plymouth High School in?

New Plymouth District

What is the racial makeup of New Plymouth High School?

Students at New Plymouth High School are 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

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