Serving 142 students in grades 6-12, Black Canyon Jr/sr 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School's student population of 142 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Motto
Emmett School District empowers all to become life-long learners.
School Rankings
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Canyon Jr/sr High School is 0.43, 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
#677 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
73%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Canyon Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School is ranked #677 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black Canyon Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Black Canyon Jr/sr High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Black Canyon Jr/sr High School?
142 students attend Black Canyon Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Black Canyon Jr/sr High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Canyon Jr/sr High School?
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black Canyon Jr/sr High School offer ?
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Canyon Jr/sr High School part of?
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School is part of Emmett Independent School District.
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