HIGH DESERT

SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
104 WEST D STREET
SHOSHONE, ID 83352
27 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
High Desert School, located in Shoshone, Idaho, operates as an alternative educational setting within the Shoshone School District. It is designed to serve students who may benefit from a more flexible or specialized approach to learning than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, recover necessary credits, and successfully complete their high school graduation requirements.

The school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere where faculty can work closely with individual students to address their specific educational and social-emotional needs. Beyond core academics, High Desert is committed to preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, pursuing vocational training, or entering higher education. It serves as a vital resource for the local community, providing an inclusive pathway for students who need a different structure to reach their full potential.
27
Total Students
0.1
Full-Time Teachers
540.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    16 (59.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (40.7 %)
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: SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)886-2381
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 27
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 540.0
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 1
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SHOSHONE HIGH SCHOOL
SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
120 Students
61 EAST HIGHWAY 24
SHOSHONE, ID 83352 (0.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th