DECLO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

(208)654-2030

298 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Declo Senior High School, located at 505 East Main Street in Declo, Idaho, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community within the Cassia County Joint School District. As a smaller institution, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students, faculty, and staff maintain strong interpersonal connections. The school typically focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which play a significant role in the local culture and community spirit.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Declo area, often serving as a focal point for town events and community gatherings. By balancing traditional academic standards with practical learning opportunities, Declo Senior High aims to prepare its graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce. Because of its size, the school is able to offer a personalized approach to student development, ensuring that learners have access to dedicated support systems throughout their high school experience.

298

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DECLO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	51
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
243 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
51 (17.1 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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:	CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)654-2030
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 9 95

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 63