SALMON RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

SALMON RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the SALMON RIVER JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in RIGGINS, ID with about 66 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 8 teachers, SALMON RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

**Salmon River Jr./Sr. High School**, located in Riggins, Idaho, serves as the educational hub for students in grades 7–12 within the Salmon River Joint School District. Situated in a rugged, rural region of Idaho, the school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit community of Riggins. Because of the area's remote location, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging small class sizes to foster strong relationships between students and faculty while providing a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of rural learners.

The school, which houses "Ace’s Place," functions as a vital anchor for local youth, offering a standard secondary curriculum alongside extracurricular activities that reflect the culture of the region. As a combined junior and senior high school, the facility focuses on preparing students for life after graduation—whether that involves transitioning to higher education or entering the local workforce—by maintaining a focus on academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and community involvement.

For more information, contact SALMON RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 628-3431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.