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BUHL JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
4
Schools
1,264
Students
$9,946
Per-Pupil Spend
-31% nat'l
46.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
83.3%
Graduation Rate
-3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BUHL JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 1,264 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,946 is below the national average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
POPPLEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05552
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BUHL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08313
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUHL HIGH SCHOOL09–12360
WAKAPA ACADEMY09–1239
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,946-31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
State
64.7%
Local (property tax)
9.1%
Federal
26.3%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,264
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.3%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,946, spending is 31% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT?
BUHL JOINT DISTRICT has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,264 students.
What is the graduation rate for BUHL JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 83.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BUHL JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
BUHL JOINT DISTRICT spends $9,946 per pupil — 31% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT?
46% of students in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT?
No, BUHL JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BUHL JOINT DISTRICT serve?
BUHL JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BUHL JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.