Magic Valley High School is an alternative high school in Twin Falls, Idaho. It is part of the Twin Falls School District.
Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Magic Valley High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Magic Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Magic Valley High School's student population of 153 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Magic Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magic Valley High School is 0.56, 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
#658 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
55%
73%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ocelot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magic Valley High School's ranking?
Magic Valley High School is ranked #658 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magic Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Magic Valley High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Magic Valley High School?
153 students attend Magic Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Magic Valley High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magic Valley High School?
Magic Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Magic Valley High School offer ?
Magic Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Magic Valley High School part of?
Magic Valley High School is part of Twin Falls School District.
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