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LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
13
Schools
3,822
Students
$11,560
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
29.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
92.8%
Graduation Rate
+6.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 3,822 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,560 is below the national average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08514
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLARK FORK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL07–12115
LAKE PEND OREILLE HIGH SCHOOL09–1284
SANDPOINT HIGH SCHOOL07–121,080
SANDPOINT JUVENILE DETENTION05–125
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,560-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
22%
State
60.1%
Local (property tax)
22.2%
Federal
17.7%

State funding accounts for 60% 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
13
Schools
3,822
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.8%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.8% graduation rate — 6.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,560, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 13 public schools, serving a total of 3,822 students.
What is the graduation rate for LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 92.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,560 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
30% of students in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is 49/100. 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.