Serving 23 students in grades 6-12, 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Desert's student population of 23 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of High Desert is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 81.1%.
How many students attend High Desert?
23 students attend High Desert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of High Desert students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Desert?
High Desert has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does High Desert offer ?
High Desert offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Desert part of?
High Desert is part of Shoshone Joint School District.
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