Serving 189 students in grades 6-12, Mt Harrison 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School's student population of 189 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
42%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
55%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School is ranked #707 out of 707 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School?
189 students attend Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School?
Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School offer ?
Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School part of?
Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School is part of Minidoka County Joint School District.
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