D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Payette High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1500 6TH AVENUE SOUTH, Payette, ID 83661
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 37% · Math 12% proficient · 18th percentile in Idaho
Graduation
C
72% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Idaho schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
364
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%18/100reading 19th percentile, math 18th percentile among Idaho high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%32/10072% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Idaho schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Idaho. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−15 pts vs. state avg 52%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−26 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate72% (−6 pts vs. state avg 78%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Idaho state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%5%reading -18 pts, math -36 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -17 pts, math -6 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income25%15%reading -21 pts, math -11 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1500 6TH AVENUE SOUTH
City Payette
ZIP Code 83661
District 1602580
NCES School ID 160258000454
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 83661

Understanding the community around Payette High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,369
Per Capita Income $26,453
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%
High School or Higher 83.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $223,300
Median Rent $800
Owner-Occupied 62.2%
Renter-Occupied 37.8%
View full data for ZIP 83661 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Payette High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.9%
Hispanic/Latino 36.3%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 364
Teachers (FTE) 22.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Payette High School?
Payette High School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Payette High School?
Payette High School has 364 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Payette High School serve?
Payette High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Payette High School receive per student?
Payette High School receives $11,443 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Payette High School in 83661 ▼
Avg Home Value
$376,947
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,367
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
37.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026