Enrollment
23
High
DISTRICT 83 · STATE 455
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160294001026
HIGH DESERT
104 WEST D STREET, SHOSHONE, ID 83352 · (208) 886-2381 · Lincoln County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL23 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
29.1:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.1:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
8 students
DISTRICT 54% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 3 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 7 | 30% |
| Grade 11 | 6 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 7 | 30% |
Student demographics
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
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations 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 →
Where HIGH DESERT ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23 | #181 of 198 |
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
23
-2 (-8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
29.1:1
was 12.5:1
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 | 23 | 0.8 | 29.1:1 | 35% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 34 | 0.9 | 40.0:1 | 85% (29) |
| 2022-23 | 27 | 0.1 | 540.0:1 | 85% (23) |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 2 | 12.5:1 | 84% (21) |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 1.5 | 10.2:1 | 80% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 2 | 10.0:1 | 85% (17) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HIGH DESERT.
Since 2017-18: students up 53% (15 to 23); teachers down 46% (1.5 to 0.8).
About HIGH DESERT
Among the schools in SHOSHONE, Idaho, is HIGH DESERT, a very small high school. The school counted 23 students in 2024-25, covering grades 6 through 12. That is 95% below the average of about 455 students for high schools in Idaho.
The SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT system has 4 schools and 515 students.
More than half of enrollment at HIGH DESERT is White: 52%. The next largest groups are 43% Hispanic and 4% Pacific Islander. The school's White share is 12 points below the 64% share among Lincoln County residents.
With 0.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 29.1:1. High schools in Idaho average 16.0:1, 13.2 fewer students per teacher than here. Roughly 35% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Lincoln County average 62%.
The county, Lincoln County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $71,453 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 11%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Lincoln County has 6 public schools with about 896 students, including HIGH DESERT.
SHOSHONE MIDDLE SCHOOL sits about 0.4 miles from HIGH DESERT. Around the school, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 2 students, from 25 to 23. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 12.5:1; by 2024-25 it was 29.1:1.
The HIGH DESERT discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Lincoln County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,358
Census ACS
Median income
$71,453
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
11%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
896 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
- SHOSHONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 234 students
- SHOSHONE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 143 students
- SHOSHONE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 115 students
Other schools in SHOSHONE
- SHOSHONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 234 students
- SHOSHONE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 143 students
- SHOSHONE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 115 students
Other High Desert schools
One other US public school is named High Desert. HIGH DESERT is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- High DesertActon, CA · 307 students
Nearby schools
- SHOSHONE MIDDLE SCHOOL0.4 mi · 115
- SHOSHONE HIGH SCHOOL0.4 mi · 143
- SHOSHONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 234
- DIETRICH SCHOOL7.5 mi · 173
- HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL14.6 mi · 486
- SUMMIT ELEMENTARY14.8 mi · 460
Frequently asked questions
About HIGH DESERTHow many students attend HIGH DESERT?
HIGH DESERT enrolls approximately 23 students in grades 06-12.
Is HIGH DESERT an elementary, middle, or high school?
HIGH DESERT is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does HIGH DESERT have?
HIGH DESERT employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 29.1:1.
What is the student diversity at HIGH DESERT?
Student demographics at HIGH DESERT are roughly 52% White, 43% Hispanic.
Who oversees HIGH DESERT?
HIGH DESERT is overseen by SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT in Lincoln County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.