Snake River Juvenile Detention serves 12 students in grades 1-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Snake River Juvenile Detention's student population of 12 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Motto
To provide structure in which we can teach values, responsibility, self-discipline and self-reliance.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Snake River Juvenile Detention is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
17%
1%
White
50%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Snake River Juvenile Detention?
12 students attend Snake River Juvenile Detention.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Snake River Juvenile Detention students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Snake River Juvenile Detention?
Snake River Juvenile Detention has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Snake River Juvenile Detention offer ?
Snake River Juvenile Detention offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Snake River Juvenile Detention part of?
Snake River Juvenile Detention is part of Twin Falls School District.
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