DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL
DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in DECLO, ID with about 233 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Declo Junior High School, located at 205 East Main Street in Declo, Idaho, serves as a vital educational hub for the local rural community. As part of the Cassia County School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school by providing a supportive environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged students. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a sense of community and school spirit typical of smaller Idaho towns.
Beyond the classroom, Declo Junior High strives to cultivate well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities and local engagement. By prioritizing both academic achievement and personal character development, the school plays a central role in preparing its students for success in the neighboring Declo High School. With its focus on personalized instruction and a tight-knit campus atmosphere, the school remains a pillar of the Declo community, dedicated to helping students navigate the transition into their teenage years.
For more information, contact DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 654-9960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DECLO, ID 83323-5085
(208) 654-9960
DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DECLO, ID with about 233 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 233
- Teachers:
- 14.01
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 233 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.