Five-county Detention Center serves 5 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Five-county Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Five-county Detention Center's student population of 5 students has declined by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Five-county Detention Center is 0.65, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
40%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
40%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Five-county Detention Center?
5 students attend Five-county Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Five-county Detention Center students are Two or more races, 40% of students are White, and 20% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Five-county Detention Center?
Five-county Detention Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Five-county Detention Center offer ?
Five-county Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Five-county Detention Center part of?
Five-county Detention Center is part of Fremont County Joint School District.
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