MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1,211 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Minico Senior High School, located in Rupert, Idaho, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Minidoka County School District. As a rural secondary institution, it provides a comprehensive academic environment that spans grades 9 through 12. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, often characterized by its active engagement in local extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Minico High School plays a significant role in the social and cultural life of the Rupert area. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for student development in areas such as leadership, the arts, and technical education. By maintaining a focus on school pride and community connection, the institution aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while contributing to the overall growth and stability of the surrounding Minidoka County region.

1,211

Total Students

68.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	614
Hispanic	586
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
614 (50.7 %)
Hispanic
586 (48.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Two or More
3 (0.2 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)436-4721
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 9 362

Grade 10 311

Grade 11 279

Grade 12 259