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Enrollment
1,203
High
DISTRICT 663 · STATE 455
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160219000385
MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
292 W 100 S, RUPERT, ID 83350 · (208) 436-4721 · Minidoka County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,203 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
19.7:1
61 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
636 students
DISTRICT 63% · 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 | 321 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 322 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 310 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 250 | 21% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · 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
Schools most like MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,203 | 52.9% | N/A |
| JEROME HIGH SCHOOL JEROME | 1,140 | 50.9% | N/A |
| AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL AMERICAN FALLS | 436 | 56.7% | N/A |
| BURLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BURLEY | 1,031 | 44.7% | N/A |
| COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL NAMPA | 1,165 | 42.0% | N/A |
| GOODING HIGH SCHOOL GOODING | 384 | 44.5% | 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 MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,203 | #30 of 198 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.7:1 | #74 of 105 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.4% | #17 of 105 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.9% | #27 of 146 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +17.3% | #11 of 44 |
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
1,203
+86 (+8%) vs 2020
+35% since 1990-91, when it was 891
Student : Teacher
19.7:1
was 18.9:1
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 | 1,203 | 61.1 | 19.7:1 | 53% (636) |
| 2023-24 | 1,206 | 66.6 | 18.1:1 | 30% (365) |
| 2022-23 | 1,211 | 68.1 | 17.8:1 | 49% (593) |
| 2020-21 | 1,117 | 59 | 18.9:1 | 35% (390) |
| 2017-18 | 1,026 | 57.4 | 17.9:1 | 100% (1,023) |
| 2015-16 | 1,042 | 53 | 19.7:1 | 100% (1,039) |
| 2010-11 | 1,094 | 56 | 19.5:1 | 54% (591) |
| 2000-01 | 997 | 63 | 15.8:1 | 43% (426) |
| 1990-91 | 891 | 45 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 17% (1,026 to 1,203); teachers up 6% (57.4 to 61.1).
About MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The public high school MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is located in RUPERT, Idaho. It teaches 1,203 students in grades 9 through 12. That is 164% bigger than the average of about 455 students for high schools in Idaho.
Besides MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT runs 10 other schools. The district enrolls 4,267 students.
More than half of the students at MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL are Hispanic (51%). Other reported shares: 48% White. That compares with about 37% Hispanic among all Minidoka County residents. The diversity index for MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is 51%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
There are 61.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, giving a ratio of 19.7:1. By comparison, the average for high schools in Idaho is 16.0:1. A total of 636 students, or 53%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Minidoka County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $70,377, about 16% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. There are 11 public schools in the county, enrolling about 4,267, MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL among them.
Among nearby public schools, MINI-CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER is closest at about 2.5 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL falls in the Rural: Fringe locale category, used for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 1,117 to 1,203, an 8% rise.
MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.
Minidoka County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
22,208
Census ACS
Median income
$70,377
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
4,267 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
- RUPERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 620 students
- HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 508 students
- WEST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 506 students
- EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 483 students
- PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 457 students
- ACEQUIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 253 students
Other schools in RUPERT
- RUPERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 620 students
- EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 483 students
- ACEQUIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 253 students
- PRESCHOOL CENTERElementary · 75 students
- MINIDOKA JUNIOR HIGH ALTERNATIVEMiddle · 36 students
- MINI-CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERCombined · 4 students
Nearby schools
- MINI-CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER2.5 mi · 4
- EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL2.8 mi · 483
- PRESCHOOL CENTER2.9 mi · 75
- MINIDOKA JUNIOR HIGH ALTERNATIVE2.9 mi · 36
- PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.2 mi · 457
- RUPERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.2 mi · 620
Frequently asked questions
About MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,203 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serve?
MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL have?
MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL employs 61 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
At MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 48% White, 51% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.