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BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

400 SOUTH PINE STREET SUITE #2, EMMETT, ID 83617 · (208) 365-5552 · Gem County
GRADES 06–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL142 STUDENTS
Enrollment
142
High
DISTRICT 275 · STATE 455
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
85 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
3
Grade 7
8
Grade 8
20
Grade 9
23
Grade 10
36
Grade 11
21
Grade 12
31
Student demographics
White
10373%
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
2719%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 21%
Black
32%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
43%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10373%
Female
3927%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
142
+78 (+122%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 7.8:1
% White
73%
was 70%
% Hispanic
19%
was 22%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL, a minimally staffed 9-12 campus in EMMETT, Idaho, overseen by EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, hosts 142 students, covering grades 6 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 69% below the state mean of about 455.

BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is one of 9 schools operated by EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, a district that works with 2,472 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL logs that White students make up the majority at 73%. Other groups include 19% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 86% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL has 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 16.0:1 average. Roughly 60% of students at BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is north of Gem County's rate of about 52%.

Across the wider county, Gem County reports that median household earnings sit near $64,605, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Gem County runs 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,472 students), of which BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is one.

Nearest neighbor: BUTTE VIEW SCHOOL, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Five-year trend. BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has expanded 122% since 2018, when it stood at 64 (now 142). Class-load math has loosened: from 7.8:1 in 2018 to 12.6:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Gem County at a glance

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Population
20,614
Census ACS
Median income
$64,605
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,472 students

Quick facts

School name
BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
District
EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Address
400 SOUTH PINE STREET SUITE #2, EMMETT, ID 83617
Phone
(208) 365-5552
County
Gem County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
142
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
85 (60%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
160102000095
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL?
BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 142 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL serve?
BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 12.6:1 students per teacher at BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL?
BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT in Gem County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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