Camas County High School is a four-year public secondary school in Fairfield, Idaho. The school colors are navy blue and gold and the mascot is a Musher.
Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Camas County Elem/jr 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Camas County Elem/jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Camas County Elem/jr High School's student population of 103 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
The Biggest Little School
School Mascot
Musher
School Rankings
Camas County Elem/jr 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 Camas County Elem/jr High School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Musher
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camas County Elem/jr High School's ranking?
Camas County Elem/jr High School is ranked #481 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Camas County Elem/jr High School?
103 students attend Camas County Elem/jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Camas County Elem/jr High School students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Camas County Elem/jr High School?
Camas County Elem/jr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Camas County Elem/jr High School offer ?
Camas County Elem/jr High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Camas County Elem/jr High School part of?
Camas County Elem/jr High School is part of Camas County School District.
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