For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 8,240 students in Kootenai County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Kootenai County, ID are North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Kootenai Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kootenai County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Kootenai County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Idaho public high schools.
Kootenai County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Timberlake Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kootenai County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15633 North Meyer Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-8002
Grades: K-12
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4904 North Duncan Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 676-1667
Grades: 6-12
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Kootenai Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13030 East O'gara Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3311
Harrison, ID 83833
(208) 689-3311
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #44.
Timberlake Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5973 West Highway 54
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeland Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7006 West Highway 53
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #66.
Coeur D'alene High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
North 5530 4th Street
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-4507
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 667-4507
Grades: 9-12
| 1,477 students
Rank: #77.
Lake City High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Ramsey Road
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 769-0769
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 769-0769
Grades: 9-12
| 1,503 students
Rank: #88.
Post Falls High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2832 East Poleline Road
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-0581
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-0581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,599 students
Rank: #99.
Kootenai Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
637 North Park Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #1010.
New Vision High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Mullan
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-3541
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-3541
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7802 West Main Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Grades: 6-12
| 174 students
Rank: #1212.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1619 North 9th
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cda Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
210 East Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Grades: 4-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 North Northwood Center Co
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-8241
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-8241
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ktec School
Vocational School
6838 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 712-4733
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 712-4733
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Kootenai County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
632 Borah Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-5844
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Bridge Academy Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1619 North 9th St
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0319
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0319
Grades: 11-12
| 9 students
Hayden Kinder Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
311 N 10th St
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-3851
Grades: PK-K
| 275 students
15506 Washington St
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
525 West Clearwater Loop
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 769-5960
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 769-5960
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kootenai County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Kootenai County, ID include North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School and Kootenai Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kootenai County?
15 public high schools are located in Kootenai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kootenai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kootenai County include: Lake City High School vs. Coeur D'alene High School, Mountainview Alternative High School vs. New Vision High School, Post Falls High School vs. Coeur D'alene High School
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