Coeur d’Alene High School is a four-year public secondary school in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the oldest secondary school, with its current building at 5530 North Fourth Street built in 1968-1969. It is one of the two traditional high schools in the Coeur d'Alene School District #271.
Serving 1,477 students in grades 9-12, Coeur D'alene High School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 1,477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coeur D'alene High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Coeur D'alene High School's student population of 1,477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coeur D'alene High School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coeur D'alene High School is 0.22, 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
#196 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
88%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coeur D'alene High School's ranking?
Coeur D'alene High School is ranked #196 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Coeur D'alene High School often compared to?
Coeur D'alene High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake City High School, Post Falls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coeur D'alene High School?
The graduation rate of Coeur D'alene High School is 93%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Coeur D'alene High School?
1,477 students attend Coeur D'alene High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Coeur D'alene High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coeur D'alene High School?
Coeur D'alene High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coeur D'alene High School offer ?
Coeur D'alene High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coeur D'alene High School part of?
Coeur D'alene High School is part of Coeur D'alene School District.
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