WENDELL HIGH SCHOOL

WENDELL DISTRICT
850 EAST MAIN STREET
WENDELL, ID 83355
322 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wendell High School, located at 850 East Main Street in Wendell, Idaho, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community within the Wendell School District. As a central pillar of this rural Idaho town, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for personal and professional development. The facility functions as a hub for both educational instruction and community spirit, reflecting the values and needs of the surrounding agricultural and residential region.

Beyond the standard classroom environment, Wendell High School is typically involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, student clubs, and vocational programs designed to support diverse student interests. By fostering a close-knit learning environment, the school aims to cultivate student success, civic responsibility, and academic achievement in a setting that emphasizes the importance of community involvement and small-town educational support.
322
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    188 (58.4 %)
  • White
    130 (40.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • 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: WENDELL DISTRICT
Phone: (208)536-2100
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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 94
Grade 10 63
Grade 11 87
Grade 12 78
Gender Ratio
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