Payette Alternative High School (Closed 2013)

20 N 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Payette Alternative High School serves 15 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Hispanic
20%
21%
White
80%
72%
All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
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 Payette Alternative High School?
15 students attend Payette Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Payette Alternative High School students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Payette Alternative High School?
Payette Alternative High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Payette Alternative High School offer ?
Payette Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Payette Alternative High School part of?
Payette Alternative High School is part of Payette Joint School District.

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