Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, High Desert ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Desert ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
High Desert's student population of 32 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High Desert ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Desert is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
50%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
50%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Desert's ranking?
High Desert is ranked #297 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Desert?
The graduation rate of High Desert is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend High Desert?
32 students attend High Desert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of High Desert students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does High Desert offer ?
High Desert offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Desert part of?
High Desert is part of Shoshone Joint School District.
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