Five-county Detention Center serves 18 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Five-county Detention Center's student population of 18 students has grown by 125% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
The diversity score of Five-county Detention Center is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
44%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
6%
1%
White
22%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
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?
18 students attend Five-county Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Five-county Detention Center students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Five-county Detention Center?
Five-county Detention Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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