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Which teacher or staff member at EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
680
High
DISTRICT 275 · STATE 455
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT·NCES 160102000187
EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL
721 WEST 12TH STREET, EMMETT, ID 83617 · (208) 365-6323 · Gem County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL680 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
23.5:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
282 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 46%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 171 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 166 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 166 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 177 | 26% |
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 44% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL this school | 680 | 41.5% | N/A |
| COMPASS ACADEMY IDAHO FALLS | 393 | 39.9% | N/A |
| PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL PRESTON | 679 | 34.5% | N/A |
| OROFINO HIGH SCHOOL OROFINO | 360 | 40.0% | N/A |
| SALMON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL SALMON | 349 | 42.7% | N/A |
| PRIEST RIVER LAMANNA HIGH PRIEST RIVER | 396 | 42.4% | N/A |
Matched among Idaho high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 680 | #45 of 198 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.5:1 | #100 of 105 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.0% | #67 of 105 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.5% | #62 of 146 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
680
-25 (-4%) vs 2020
+12% since 1990-91, when it was 609
Student : Teacher
23.5:1
was 24.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 680 | 29 | 23.5:1 | 41% (282) |
| 2023-24 | 737 | 29.4 | 25.1:1 | 27% (198) |
| 2022-23 | 737 | 30.7 | 24.0:1 | 23% (167) |
| 2020-21 | 705 | 29 | 24.3:1 | 23% (165) |
| 2017-18 | 680 | 27.6 | 24.6:1 | 40% (270) |
| 2015-16 | 689 | 28 | 24.6:1 | 46% (314) |
| 2010-11 | 500 | 26 | 19.2:1 | 46% (231) |
| 2000-01 | 640 | 37 | 17.3:1 | 25% (162) |
| 1990-91 | 609 | 33 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (680 to 680); teachers up 5% (27.6 to 29).
About EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL
EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high school in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, located in EMMETT, Idaho. The school covers grades 9 through 12 and reported 680 students in 2024-25. The school is 49% above the average for high schools in Idaho.
EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL is one of 9 schools in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, which enrolls 2,472 students in total.
A large majority of enrollment at EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL is White, at 82%. Other reported shares: 15% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. Among Gem County residents, the White share is about 86%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 30%.
A staff of 29 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 23.5:1. The average for high schools in Idaho, 16.0:1, is lower. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 41%. Among public schools in Gem County, the average eligibility rate is 52%.
In Gem County, home to about 20,614 people, the median household earns about $64,605 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL shares Gem County with 8 other public schools.
PAYETTE RIVER TECHNICAL ACADEMY, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL, there are 6 other public schools.
EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Distant.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 680, down from 705 in 2020-21.
This page collects posts and questions about EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Gem County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
- EMMETT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 539 students
- SHADOW BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 387 students
- KENNETH J CARBERRY ELEMENTARYElementary · 376 students
- BUTTE VIEW SCHOOLElementary · 294 students
- BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 142 students
- SWEET MONTOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 39 students
Other schools in EMMETT
- EMMETT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 539 students
- SHADOW BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 387 students
- KENNETH J CARBERRY ELEMENTARYElementary · 376 students
- BUTTE VIEW SCHOOLElementary · 294 students
- BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 142 students
- PAYETTE RIVER TECHNICAL ACADEMYHigh · 2 students
Nearby schools
- PAYETTE RIVER TECHNICAL ACADEMY0.0 mi · 2
- EMMETT MIDDLE SCHOOL0.8 mi · 539
- BUTTE VIEW SCHOOL1.4 mi · 294
- BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL1.4 mi · 142
- KENNETH J CARBERRY ELEMENTARY1.7 mi · 376
- SHADOW BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.8 mi · 387
Frequently asked questions
About EMMETT HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL?
EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 680 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL serve?
EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 23.5:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL?
At EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT.
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