CLARK FORK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

CLARK FORK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CLARK FORK, ID with about 115 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, CLARK FORK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Clark Fork Jr./Sr. High School, located at 121 East 4th Avenue in Clark Fork, Idaho, serves as a central educational pillar for the small, close-knit community in the northern panhandle of the state. As part of the Lake Pend Oreille School District, the school provides a combined secondary education environment, typically housing students from grades 7 through 12. Because of its relatively small student population, the school is known for fostering a personalized learning atmosphere where faculty and staff can offer more individualized attention compared to larger, urban institutions.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of Clark Fork, often acting as a hub for local events and athletic competitions. Despite its rural setting, it offers a standard academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce. The school emphasizes a tight-knit "Wampus Cat" spirit, focusing on building strong relationships between students, teachers, and the surrounding community to ensure that students are supported both academically and socially during their formative middle and high school years.

For more information, contact CLARK FORK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 266-1131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.