Lake City High School, sometimes referred to as Lake City or LCHS, is a four-year public secondary school in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The second high school in the city, LCHS opened in 1994 and draws from the southern and western areas of the Coeur d'Alene school district.
Serving 1,530 students in grades 9-12, Lake City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lake City High School's student population of 1,530 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
Navy Blue, Teal, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Timberwolves!
School Rankings
Lake City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake City High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
72%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timberwolves
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake City High School's ranking?
Lake City High School is ranked #242 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lake City High School often compared to?
Lake City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coeur D'alene High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake City High School?
The graduation rate of Lake City High School is 89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Lake City High School?
1,530 students attend Lake City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lake City High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake City High School?
Lake City High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake City High School offer ?
Lake City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake City High School part of?
Lake City High School is part of Coeur D'alene School District.
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