Thunder Ridge High School

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Thunder Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4941 1st St,  Idaho Falls, ID
Bonneville Joint School District
4.4
1,693 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
8.5%
State Average
20.5%
Science
3.2%
State Average
9.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
390:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
White
77.8%
Hispanic
18.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brigham Young University-Idaho 203 Students
Idaho State University 203 Students
Boise State University 175 Students
Utah State University 131 Students
University of Utah 123 Students
Brigham Young University 116 Students
University of Idaho 95 Students
College of Eastern Idaho 65 Students
University of Wyoming 52 Students
Utah Tech University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Nursing 40 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Biology 29 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Physical Therapy 18 Students
Dental Hygiene 16 Students
Cosmetology 16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 29 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/27/2025
I had an incredible experience being enrolled in Thunder Ridge high school. The people are really nice and the faculty is really helpful. The academic experience was great and I overhaul had an amazing time at thunder ridge.
5.0 Junior
11/15/2024
My overall experience of Thunder Ridge high has been amazing. The teachers are so kind and actually care about your future and where your going!
1.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Some of the good parts about thunder ridge was that the students were united and supported each others activities. One of the worst things was that most of the sports had horrible coaches and programs

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Thunder Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Idaho Falls, ID and is served by the Bonneville Joint School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,693 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Thunder Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln High School, Praxium Mastery Academy, Special Services Center, and more. Learn more about what Idaho Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thunder Ridge High School.

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