Canyon Ridge High School is a public secondary school in Twin Falls, Idaho, operated by the Twin Falls School District. It is the second traditional high school in the district and opened in August 2009. The school colors are crimson and silver and the mascot is a Riverhawk.
Serving 1,437 students in grades 9-12, Canyon Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Canyon Ridge High School's student population of 1,437 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Crimson, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canyon Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Ridge High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
5%
1%
White
61%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Riverhawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Ridge High School's ranking?
Canyon Ridge High School is ranked #281 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Canyon Ridge High School often compared to?
Canyon Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Falls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Canyon Ridge High School is 75%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Canyon Ridge High School?
1,437 students attend Canyon Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Canyon Ridge High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Ridge High School?
Canyon Ridge High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canyon Ridge High School offer ?
Canyon Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canyon Ridge High School part of?
Canyon Ridge High School is part of Twin Falls School District.
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