PAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL

394 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Payette High School, located in Payette, Idaho, serves as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding rural community. As a public secondary school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a traditional academic environment while fostering a supportive community culture that reflects the values of the small-town setting of Payette County.

Beyond its core academic programs, Payette High School is deeply integrated into the local community through its various extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, student clubs, and performing arts programs. The school plays an active role in regional school spirit and pride, often serving as a focal point for local events. By focusing on both student achievement and character development, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute effectively to their local and regional communities.

394

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	150
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
228 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
150 (38.1 %)
Two or More
14 (3.6 %)
Asian
2 (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:	PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)642-3327
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 104

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 92

Grade 12 95