Lake City High School vs Northwest Expedition Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake City High School
Coeur D'alene · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,530 students
Northwest Expedition Academy
Hayden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
| Measure | Lake City High School Coeur D'alene, Idaho | Northwest Expedition Academy Hayden, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 134 | #258 of 352 |
| National rank | #9005 of 16,910 | #32267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,530 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 1,530 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| city | Coeur D'alene | Hayden |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 39.5).
- •Northwest Expedition Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Lake City High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Lake City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 49.3%).
- •Northwest Expedition Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.7).
- •Lake City High School is the larger school with 1,530 students compared with 379.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake City High School better than Northwest Expedition Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lake City High School ranks higher (47.7 vs 39.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lake City High School and Northwest Expedition Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Coeur D'alene and Hayden in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake City High School: 1,530. Northwest Expedition Academy: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake City High School and Northwest Expedition Academy rank in Idaho?
Lake City High School is 75th of 134 and Northwest Expedition Academy is 258th of 352 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).