Wendell High School

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Wendell High School ranks 42 nd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wendell High School is a public high school in Wendell, Idaho, serving 322 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Wendell District, which is ranked 51 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wendell High School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher Hispanic student population (58.39%) compared to the state average, inconsistent statewide rankings (ranging from 4-star to 1-star), and lower-than-average graduation rates (67.6% to 78.9%) and test scores in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (42.86%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which can impact academic performance. However, the school has recently seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 17.0% in 2021-2022 to 9.4% in 2022-2023, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Filer High School, Gooding High School, and Canyon Ridge High School, Wendell High School's performance is generally lower, with higher statewide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. However, the school's recent improvements in chronic absenteeism and its relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355-5383

(208) 536-2122

District: Wendell District

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,310

Feeder schools for Wendell High School:

Elementary:	Wendell Elementary School
Middle:	Wendell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.4%

White:

40.1%

American Indian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wendell High School ranks better than 73.6% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wendell 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: Hispanic (58.4%), White (40.1%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wendell High School is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Wendell High School employs 20.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wendell High School is $9,310.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wendell High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wendell High School 42^nd of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Wendell High School in the ranking list.)

Wendell District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wendell District 51^st of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wendell High School

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Rank History for all students at Wendell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	33.71	125^th	151	17.2%
2009	27.53	103^rd	128	19.5%
2010	47.58	108^th	169	36.1%
2011	46.64	108^th	165	34.5%
2012	28.12	134^th	162	17.3%
2013	54.36	84^th	160	47.5%
2017	6.13	99^th	101	2.0%
2021	43.24	50^th	88	43.2%
2022	25.88	84^th	110	23.6%
2023	32.31	76^th	106	28.3%
2024	69.07	42^nd	159	73.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wendell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.88	28^th	38	26.3%

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Rank History for White students at Wendell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.42	32^nd	50	36.0%

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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 Wendell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	361	361
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	361	361
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	364	364
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	336	336
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	330	330
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	314	314
2001	221	0	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2002	274	1	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2003	274	1	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2004	201	0	0	83	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2005	215	2	0	89	1	n/a	n/a	0	307
2006	228	2	1	83	3	n/a	n/a	0	317
2007	232	1	1	93	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2008	228	1	0	94	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
2009	205	1	1	99	3	n/a	n/a	0	309
2010	198	1	3	110	4	n/a	n/a	0	316
2011	170	2	1	112	1	2	1	0	289
2012	162	0	0	141	1	3	2	0	309
2013	161	0	1	142	2	2	2	0	310
2014	152	1	2	134	2	2	0	0	293
2015	143	0	2	170	2	1	1	0	319
2016	130	0	2	163	2	0	3	0	300
2017	122	0	1	182	2	0	2	0	309
2018	111	0	1	183	4	0	3	0	302
2019	106	0	0	168	3	0	3	0	280
2020	105	0	1	188	2	0	1	0	297
2021	113	0	1	193	3	0	2	0	312
2022	117	0	1	179	1	1	1	0	300
2023	130	0	1	188	1	1	1	0	322
2024	132	0	1	192	2	1	1	0	329

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 Wendell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	361	18.6	19.4	22.4
1996	361	18.6	19.4	22.4
1997	364	19.6	18.6	24.5
1998	336	21.1	15.9	28.6
1999	330	21.3	15.5	37.9
2000	314	21.4	14.7	41.1
2001	267	20.9	12.8	41.2
2002	343	23.5	14.6	77.3
2003	343	23.5	14.6	77.3
2004	284	19.2	14.8	44
2005	307	20.9	14.7	44.6
2006	317	21.1	15.0	46.1
2007	328	22.3	14.7	43.3
2008	323	21.6	15.0	42.7
2009	309	23.4	13.2	35.3
2010	316	23.0	13.7	51.9
2011	289	20.6	14.0	60.9
2012	309	20.6	15.0	56.3
2013	310	19.9	15.5	56.1
2014	293	19.5	15.0	47.8
2015	319	18.0	17.7	55.5
2016	300	22.0	13.6	49.7
2017	309	22.9	13.4	46.3
2018	302	22.4	13.4	42.1
2019	280	19.1	14.6	55.4
2020	297	19.9	14.9	55.6
2021	312	20.3	15.3	46.8
2022	300	20.3	14.7	48.7
2023	322	21.1	15.2	42.9
2024	329	20.1	16.3	50.2

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 Wendell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	361	18.6	19.4	22.4
1996	361	18.6	19.4	22.4
1997	364	19.6	18.6	24.5
1998	336	21.1	15.9	28.6
1999	330	21.3	15.5	37.9
2000	314	21.4	14.7	41.1
2001	267	20.9	12.8	41.2
2002	343	23.5	14.6	77.3
2003	343	23.5	14.6	77.3
2004	284	19.2	14.8	44
2005	307	20.9	14.7	44.6
2006	317	21.1	15.0	46.1
2007	328	22.3	14.7	43.3
2008	323	21.6	15.0	42.7
2009	309	23.4	13.2	35.3
2010	316	23.0	13.7	51.9
2011	289	20.6	14.0	60.9
2012	309	20.6	15.0	56.3
2013	310	19.9	15.5	56.1
2014	293	19.5	15.0	47.8
2015	319	18.0	17.7	55.5
2016	300	22.0	13.6	49.7
2017	309	22.9	13.4	46.3
2018	302	22.4	13.4	42.1
2019	280	19.1	14.6	55.4
2020	297	19.9	14.9	55.6
2021	312	20.3	15.3	46.8
2022	300	20.3	14.7	48.7
2023	322	21.1	15.2	42.9
2024	329	20.1	16.3	50.2

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 Wendell High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,038 (11.1%)	$8,271 (88.8%)	$9,310

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wendell High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (Wendell High School)	35.8	24.1	11.7%
All Grades Science (Wendell District)	30	19.8	10.2%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wendell High School)	61	61.6	0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wendell District)	32.7	35	2.3%
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	280	322	15%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	168	188	11.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	106	130	22.6%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.4%	42.9%	12.5%

Schools Near Wendell 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
Wendell High School	Public	9-12	850 East Main Street	Wendell	83355	Gooding County	Wendell District	No	No	No	No	(208) 536-2122	329	20	16.3	50.2%	132 (40.1%)	0 (0.0%)	192 (58.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	69.1	42^nd of 159 public high schools	73.6%		32.3	76^th of 106 public high schools	28.3%	34	26.5	17.0	60.0	$9,310	$1,038	$8,271
Falls City Academy	Public	6-12	125 4th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 324-8137	83	7	12.7	60.2%	13 (15.7%)	1 (1.2%)	67 (80.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)
Jerome High School	Public	9-12	104 North Tiger Drive	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 324-8137	1,156	62	18.7	45.3%	503 (43.5%)	5 (0.4%)	629 (54.4%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	29.5	114^th of 159 public high schools	28.3%		14.9	99^th of 106 public high schools	6.6%	15	22.4		51.7	$7,744	$894	$6,851
Gooding Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	906 Main Street	Gooding	83330	Gooding County	Gooding Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 934-8443	23	2	11.5	34.8%	12 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (47.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Gooding High School	Public	9-12	1050 7th Avenue West	Gooding	83330	Gooding County	Gooding Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 934-4831	385	22	17.9	42.1%	230 (59.7%)	1 (0.3%)	148 (38.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)			52.9	$10,197	$1,796	$8,402
Wakapa Academy	Public	9-12	525 Sawtooth Avenue	Buhl	83316	Twin Falls County	Buhl Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 329-7000	14	2	19.5	35.7%	7 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$10,276	$826	$9,450
Buhl High School	Public	9-12	1 Indian Territory	Buhl	83316	Twin Falls County	Buhl Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 543-8262	365	21	17.8	36.2%	212 (58.1%)	1 (0.3%)	146 (40.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)								(n/a)				$10,439	$1,266	$9,173
Filer High School	Public	9-12	3915 North Wildcat Way 2300 E	Filer	83328	Twin Falls County	Filer District	No	No	No	No	(208) 326-5945	488	29	16.7	23.6%	401 (82.2%)	5 (1.0%)	77 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	76.1	30^th of 159 public high schools	81.1%					(n/a)	33.3		63.3	$7,933	$678	$7,254
Canyon Ridge High School	Public	9-12	300 North College Road West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 732-7555	1,437	71	20.3	18.4%	880 (61.2%)	74 (5.1%)	397 (27.6%)	19 (1.3%)	6 (0.4%)	16 (1.1%)	45 (3.1%)	64.5	53^rd of 159 public high schools	66.7%		61.7	40^th of 106 public high schools	62.3%	13	38.1	50.1	69.1	$8,198	$712	$7,487
High Desert	Public	6-12	104 West D Street	Shoshone	83352	Lincoln County	Shoshone Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 886-2381	34	1	40.0	85.3%	17 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (47.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$13,003	$2,422	$10,581

Frequently Asked Questions about Wendell High School

What schools feed into Wendell High School?

Wendell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wendell Elementary School
Middle : Wendell Middle School

What district is Wendell High School in?

Wendell District

How many students attend Wendell High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 329 students attended Wendell High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wendell High School?

Students at Wendell High School are 58% Hispanic, 40% White.

Is Wendell High School a good school?

Wendell High School ranks 42^nd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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