MT HARRISON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

MT HARRISON JR/SR HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in HEYBURN, ID with about 186 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 16 teachers, MT HARRISON JR/SR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Mt. Harrison Jr./Sr. High School, located in Heyburn, Idaho, serves as a secondary educational institution within the Minidoka County School District. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school is designed to bridge the transition between middle school and high school, providing a continuous academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. Its location in the small community of Heyburn reflects a typical rural Idaho school setting, emphasizing a close-knit environment where educators often focus on fostering student development through their formative adolescent years.

The school is known for its role in supporting the local youth by balancing core academic requirements with a range of extracurricular opportunities typical of Idaho secondary schools. By housing both junior and senior high levels under one roof, Mt. Harrison aims to provide structural stability for students as they navigate their secondary education. The institution functions as a key part of the Minidoka County educational system, working to prepare students for either post-secondary education or direct entry into the workforce upon graduation.

For more information, contact MT HARRISON JR/SR HIGH at (208) 436-6252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.