Salmon Jr/Sr High School is a public high school located in Salmon, Idaho. Salmon High School is a part of the Salmon School District #291.
Serving 383 students in grades 6-12, Salmon Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Salmon Jr/sr High School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Black, White, Orange
Salmon Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salmon Jr/sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Salmon Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Salmon Jr/sr High School is ranked #580 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salmon Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Salmon Jr/sr High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Salmon Jr/sr High School?
383 students attend Salmon Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Salmon Jr/sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salmon Jr/sr High School?
Salmon Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salmon Jr/sr High School offer ?
Salmon Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salmon Jr/sr High School part of?
Salmon Jr/sr High School is part of Salmon School District.
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