Serving 204 students in grades 7-12, Potlatch 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Potlatch Jr/sr High School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Potlatch 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 Potlatch Jr/sr High School is 0.15, which is less 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
#476 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Potlatch Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Potlatch Jr/sr High School is ranked #476 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Potlatch Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Potlatch Jr/sr High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Potlatch Jr/sr High School?
204 students attend Potlatch Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Potlatch Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potlatch Jr/sr High School?
Potlatch Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Potlatch Jr/sr High School offer ?
Potlatch Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Potlatch Jr/sr High School part of?
Potlatch Jr/sr High School is part of Potlatch School District.
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