Wood River High School in Hailey, ID

At a glance

Reported students

922

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

64.23

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Idaho high enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

361

Wood River High School: 922 reported students.

State peer staffing position

43rd percentile

14.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 986
Teachers (FTE): 69.5
Student–teacher ratio: 14.2:1

What the reported data says about Wood River High School

Wood River High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hailey. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Blaine County District. NCES reports 922 students for 2024–25.

Among 217 high schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 206 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Idaho median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (47.6%). English learners represent 35.7% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Wood River High School

1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 35.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 33%
Lunch program: Not reported

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0.47
Psychologists (FTE): 0.39
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White48.7%
Hispanic47.6%
Black0.3%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

13 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Silver Creek High School

High · Grades 09–12

51 reported students

Wood River Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

467 reported students

Alturas Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

445 reported students

Ernest Hemingway STEAM School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

431 reported students

Hailey Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

291 reported students

Carey Public School

Other · Grades PK–12

272 reported students

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Public schools near Wood River High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Silver Creek High School High · Blaine County District	09–12	51	0.2 mi
Hailey Elementary School Elementary · Blaine County District	PK–05	291	0.8 mi
Wood River Middle School Middle · Blaine County District	06–08	467	1.4 mi
Alturas Elementary School Elementary · Blaine County District	PK–05	445	1.9 mi
Syringa Mountain Charter School Elementary · Charter · Syringa Mountain School Inc.	KG–08	128	2.3 mi
Bellevue Elementary School Elementary · Blaine County District	PK–05	223	3.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Wood River High School

What grades does Wood River High School serve?

Wood River High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Blaine County District.

How many students attend Wood River High School?

Wood River High School reported 922 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 217 Idaho high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 986 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wood River High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 922 students and 64.23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 15.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Wood River High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wood River High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Blaine County District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Wood River High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

33% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Wood River High School in?

Wood River High School is part of Blaine County District, based in Hailey, ID, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wood River High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Silver Creek High School (0.2 mi), Hailey Elementary School (0.8 mi), Wood River Middle School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.