High Desert

104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, 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 top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in ID)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

High Desert's student population of 32 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

High Desert ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Desert is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#297 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High Desert and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High Desert and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
50%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
50%
74%
This chart display the percentage of White students in High Desert and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart display the diversity score of High Desert and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(19-20)
≥50%
80%
This chart display graduation rate of High Desert and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in High Desert and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in High Desert and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 High Desert's ranking?
High Desert is ranked #297 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 80%.
How many students attend High Desert?
32 students attend High Desert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of High Desert students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does High Desert offer ?
High Desert offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Desert part of?
High Desert is part of Shoshone Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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