HIGHLAND SCHOOL

HIGHLAND JOINT DISTRICT
112 BOULEVARD
CRAIGMONT, ID 83523
169 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Highland School, located in Craigmont, Idaho, serves as the primary educational institution for the Highland Joint School District #305. Situated in a rural agricultural community, the school functions as a K-12 facility, housing both elementary and secondary students under one roof. This configuration fosters a close-knit environment where older students often serve as mentors to the younger population, and teachers maintain long-term relationships with students throughout their academic careers.

As a small rural school, Highland emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, focusing on core academic standards while offering extracurricular opportunities that keep students engaged despite the school's modest size. The district prides itself on being the heart of the Craigmont community, often serving as a central hub for local events and athletics. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and individualized attention, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce while maintaining the traditions and values of their local community.
169
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    141 (83.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (8.9 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: HIGHLAND JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)924-5211
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio