At a glance
Reported students
88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho high enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
443
Bennett Mountain High School: 88 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
17.6:1 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
- 102
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Bennett Mountain High School
Bennett Mountain High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Mountain Home. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Mountain Home District. NCES reports 88 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 high schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 206 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above 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 (71.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bennett Mountain High School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.1%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.6%
- Hispanic25%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Mountain Home District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mountain Home Sr High School
High · Grades 09–12
918 reported students
Stephensen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
312 reported students
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
357 reported students
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
386 reported students
Mountain Home Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
500 reported students
Hacker Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
530 reported students
Public schools near Bennett Mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacker Middle School Middle · Mountain Home District | 05–06 | 530 | under 0.1 mi |
| East Elementary School Elementary · Mountain Home District | PK–04 | 386 | 0.2 mi |
| Mountain Home Sr High School High · Mountain Home District | 09–12 | 918 | 0.3 mi |
| Richard McKenna Charter School - Online Alternative High · Charter · Idaho Virtual High School Inc. | 09–12 | — | 0.7 mi |
| Richard McKenna Charter School - Online High · Charter · Idaho Virtual High School Inc. | 09–12 | 216 | 0.9 mi |
| Richard McKenna Charter School - Onsite High · Charter · Idaho Virtual High School Inc. | 07–12 | 113 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bennett Mountain High School
What grades does Bennett Mountain High School serve?
Bennett Mountain High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Mountain Home District.
How many students attend Bennett Mountain High School?
Bennett Mountain High School reported 88 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 217 Idaho high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 102 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bennett Mountain High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 88 students and 5 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 Bennett Mountain High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bennett Mountain High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mountain Home District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bennett Mountain High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.1% 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 Bennett Mountain High School in?
Bennett Mountain High School is part of Mountain Home District, based in Mountain Home, ID, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bennett Mountain High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hacker Middle School (under 0.1 mi), East Elementary School (0.2 mi), Mountain Home Sr High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.