Salmon Alternative High School

Salmon Jr/Sr High School is a public high school located in Salmon, Idaho. Salmon High School is a part of the Salmon School District #291.
Salmon Alternative High School serves 12 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Salmon Alternative High School's student population of 12 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Salmon Alternative High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
White
100%
72%
All Ethnic Groups
n/a
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Black, White, Orange
School Mascot
Savages
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Salmon Alternative High School?
12 students attend Salmon Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Salmon Alternative High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salmon Alternative High School?
Salmon Alternative High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salmon Alternative High School offer ?
Salmon Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salmon Alternative High School part of?
Salmon Alternative High School is part of Salmon School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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