St. Maries Community Education Alternative serves 11 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Maries Community Education Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Maries Community Education Alternative's student population of 11 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Maries Community Education Alternative is 0.43, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
73%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend St. Maries Community Education Alternative?
11 students attend St. Maries Community Education Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of St. Maries Community Education Alternative students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Maries Community Education Alternative?
St. Maries Community Education Alternative has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Maries Community Education Alternative offer ?
St. Maries Community Education Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Maries Community Education Alternative part of?
St. Maries Community Education Alternative is part of St Maries Joint School District.
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