Timberline Schools are a combined elementary and secondary school in Clearwater County, Idaho. Midway between Weippe and Pierce on Highway 11, the schools are operated by the Orofino Joint School District #171, headquartered to the west in Orofino. The school colors are black and gold, and the mascot is a Spartan.
Serving 113 students in grades 6-12, Timberline 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Timberline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Timberline High School's student population of 113 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Timberline 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 Timberline High School is 0.22, which is less 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
#500 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
88%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timberline High School's ranking?
Timberline High School is ranked #500 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Timberline High School often compared to?
Timberline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall, Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Spring, Orofino High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Timberline High School?
The graduation rate of Timberline High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Timberline High School?
113 students attend Timberline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Timberline High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timberline High School?
Timberline High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Timberline High School offer ?
Timberline High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Timberline High School part of?
Timberline High School is part of Orofino Joint School District.
School Reviews
5 3/30/2010
THS is a fantastic place for students to go to school. I love this school and my three kids love it too! The teachers are great and the Principal, Mr. Bennett is too. There is nothing that this school wont do to help kids.
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