Horseshoe Bend Middle/High School

Horseshoe Bend Middle/High School
Location
398 School Drive

,
United States

43°54′31″N 116°12′06″W / 43.9087306°N 116.2017952°W / 43.9087306; -116.2017952
Information
TypePublic
MottoAn Attitude of Excellence[1]
Established1990 (1990)[1]
School district
Horseshoe Bend School District #73[2]
Principal
Dennis Chestnut[3]
Staff10.99 (FTE)[4]
Grades6–12
Enrollment86 (2024–2025, K-12)[4]
Student to teacher ratio
7.83[4]
Colors  Silver
  Black[5]
Athletics conference
1A Long Pin Conference[6]
MascotMustangs[5]
RivalsSalmon River High School[7]
AccreditationNorthwest Accreditation Commission (Cognia)[8]
Websitewww.hsbschools.org/schools/

Horseshoe Bench Middle/High School is a grade 6-12 Public School located in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.

History

As early as 1872, multiple schoolhouses served the area mining communities.[9] Horseshoe Bend opened its own high school in 1990 and students from neighboring Banks and Gardena communities also attend the school. The campus includes a gymnasium, football field, baseball and softball fields and a track.[1]

Athletics

Horseshoe Bend Mustangs compete in the 1A division, the smallest division in the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA). They participate in the District III Long Pin Conference.[6]

State championships

  • Football: 2004[10]
  • Softball: 2014, 2017[10]
  • Volleyball: 2008, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022[10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho 2020-2025" (PDF). City of Horseshoe Bend. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Welcome to Horseshoe Bend School District". Horseshoe Bend School District. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Staff Directory". Horseshoe Bend School District. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 "District Directory Information (2024-2025 School Year)". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Horseshoe Bend High School". Idaho High School Activities Association. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Horseshoe Bend High School Mustangs". Idaho Sports. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Horseshoe Bend Wins in Riggins" (PDF). The Idaho World. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Horseshoe Bend Middle/Sr High" (PDF). Cognia. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  9. ↑ "History of Horseshoe Bend". HSB Valley Chamber. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  10. 1 2 3 "Tournament Records & Past Champions" (PDF). Idaho High School Activities Association. Retrieved January 29, 2026.