- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montpelier, ID
Bear Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Bear Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160024000018
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Lake High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Montpelier · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Lake High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Lake High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, ID.
School address
District: Bear Lake County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160024000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bear Lake High School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 160024000018 · Montpelier, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 17.2:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: A J Winters Elementary School (305 students)
Bear Lake High School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Bear Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bear Lake High School
361 students
- A J Winters El
A J Winters Elementary School
305 students
- Bear Lake Midd
Bear Lake Middle School
296 students
- Bear Lake on-L
Bear Lake on-Line Learning
224 students
- Paris Elementa 134
Paris Elementary School
134 students
- Georgetown Ele 82
Georgetown Elementary School
82 students
What this shows Bear Lake High School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Lake High School compares
Bear Lake High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 38% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Idaho - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Bear Lake High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bear Lake County District reports $9,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A J Winters Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Lake on-Line Learning | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Paris Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Lake High School
How many students attend Bear Lake High School?
Bear Lake High School has 361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montpelier, ID. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Lake High School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Lake High School?
18.2% of students at Bear Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Bear Lake High School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Montpelier, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Lake High School?
Bear Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bear Lake High School rank among public schools in Montpelier?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Lake High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bear Lake County District?
Besides Bear Lake High School, Bear Lake County District also operates A J Winters Elementary School (305 students), Bear Lake Middle School (296 students), and Bear Lake on-Line Learning (224 students). See the Bear Lake County District district page for the complete list.