PRIEST RIVER LAMANNA HIGH

316 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Priest River Lamanna High School, located in Priest River, Idaho, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the West Bonner County School District. Situated in the scenic panhandle of Northern Idaho, the school functions as a central pillar for the local community, emphasizing a small-town educational environment that prioritizes student engagement and personalized learning. The school is known for its commitment to both academic development and the cultivation of school spirit, often acting as a gathering point for local athletic and extracurricular events.

Beyond its core curriculum, Priest River Lamanna High offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. The school balances traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, including athletics, clubs, and service projects, which help foster a sense of belonging among the student body. As a focal point for the Priest River area, the school remains dedicated to supporting the growth of its students while navigating the unique needs of a rural educational landscape.

316

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRIEST RIVER LAMANNA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	9
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
291 (92.1 %)
Two or More
15 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	WEST BONNER COUNTY DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)448-1211
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 88

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 65

Grade 12 60