MOUNTAIN HOME JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1600 EAST 6TH SOUTH STREET
MOUNTAIN HOME, ID 83647

548 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Home Junior High School, located at 1600 East 6th South Street in Mountain Home, Idaho, serves as a pivotal educational institution for students transitioning between elementary school and the high school level. As part of the Mountain Home School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the support necessary to navigate the unique developmental needs of early adolescence.

Beyond its core academic focus, the school actively promotes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities allow students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of community pride. By emphasizing both scholarly achievement and character development, Mountain Home Junior High School strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond, serving as a cornerstone of the local Mountain Home community.

548

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNTAIN HOME JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	144
Black	11
Asian	11
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
347 (63.3 %)
Hispanic
144 (26.3 %)
Two or More
28 (5.1 %)
Black
11 (2.0 %)
Asian
11 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)587-2590
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 7 282

Grade 8 266