FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

49 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin County High School, located in Preston, Idaho, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As the sole public high school in the Franklin County School District, it functions as a central hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities for students in the area. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with vocational and elective opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Franklin County High School places a strong emphasis on community spirit and tradition, often fostering a close-knit environment typical of Idaho’s smaller towns. The school provides various athletic programs and student organizations that encourage character development and teamwork. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with local values, the school plays a vital role in the social and intellectual growth of Preston’s youth, helping them transition into adulthood while maintaining a deep connection to their regional community.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	8
American Indian	2

White
39 (79.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (16.3 %)
American Indian
2 (4.1 %)

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:	PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)852-2272
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 10 1

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 35