BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
120 SOUTH WATER STREET
ARCO, ID 83213
214 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Butte County Middle/High School, located in Arco, Idaho, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Butte County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 12, fostering a close-knit community environment. As the sole middle and high school serving the area, it plays a vital role in the small town of Arco, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational opportunities.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student success through small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and extracurricular involvement. By integrating middle and high school levels, the institution creates a continuous learning trajectory that allows for strong mentorship opportunities and a cohesive school culture. Dedicated to serving the specific needs of the local community, Butte County Middle/High School strives to equip its students with the essential skills, values, and community spirit necessary to succeed in a changing world.
214
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    180 (84.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)527-8237
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 37
Grade 9 47
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 31
Gender Ratio