JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
529 N 3470 E
MENAN, ID 83434
100 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Jefferson High School, located at 529 N 3470 E in Menan, Idaho, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Jefferson County Joint School District 251. As an alternative high school, it is designed to provide a more flexible and supportive environment for students who may struggle with the traditional large-school setting. The school focuses on credit recovery and personalized instruction, helping students who are at risk of falling behind to meet graduation requirements through smaller class sizes and closer faculty mentorship.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jefferson High School emphasizes character development, life skills, and post-secondary preparation. By offering a tailored approach to learning, the school aims to help students overcome personal or academic obstacles, fostering a sense of community and stability. Its location in the small, rural community of Menan allows the school to maintain a close-knit atmosphere where educators can work individually with students to ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools for success after high school.
100
Total Students
6.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    73 (73.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (17.0 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (7.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)745-4581
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 4
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
RIGBY HIGH SCHOOL
JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
2,038 Students
3833 EAST RIGBY HIGH LANE
RIGBY, ID 83442 (4.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th