Sugar-salem High School

1 Digger Drive
Sugar City, ID 83448
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 559 students in grades 9-12, Sugar-salem High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sugar-salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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School Overview

Sugar-salem High School's student population of 559 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
559 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Sugar-salem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar-salem High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ID)
#354 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
40%
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55-59%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sugar-salem High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
89%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
This chart display the diversity score of Sugar-salem High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
79%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sugar-salem High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sugar-salem High School's ranking?
Sugar-salem High School is ranked #354 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Sugar-salem High School often compared to?
Sugar-salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sugar-salem High School?
The graduation rate of Sugar-salem High School is 95%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Sugar-salem High School?
559 students attend Sugar-salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sugar-salem High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar-salem High School?
Sugar-salem High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sugar-salem High School offer ?
Sugar-salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sugar-salem High School part of?
Sugar-salem High School is part of Sugar-Salem Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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