Salmon Jr/Sr High School in Salmon, ID

At a glance

Reported students

349

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.47

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Idaho high enrollment

66th percentile

Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

149

Salmon Jr/Sr High School: 349 reported students.

State peer staffing position

57th percentile

16.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 413
Teachers (FTE): 24
Student–teacher ratio: 17.2:1

What the reported data says about Salmon Jr/Sr High School

Salmon Jr/Sr High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Salmon. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Salmon District. NCES reports 349 students for 2024–25.

Among 217 high schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 206 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Idaho median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92%) and multiracial (4%). Students served under IDEA represent 4.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Salmon Jr/Sr High School

1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 4.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 42.7%
Lunch program: Not reported

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White92%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

1 distinct course reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Salmon Alternative High School

High · Grades 09–12

12 reported students

Salmon Pioneer Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

286 reported students

Salmon Juvenile Detention Center

Other · Grades 01–12

0 reported students

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Public schools near Salmon Jr/Sr High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Salmon Alternative High School High · Salmon District	09–12	12	0.2 mi
Salmon Pioneer Primary School Elementary · Salmon District	PK–05	286	0.2 mi
Salmon Juvenile Detention Center Other · Salmon District	01–12	0	1 mi
Fern-Waters Public Charter School Elementary · Charter · Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.	KG–08	141	1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Salmon Jr/Sr High School

What grades does Salmon Jr/Sr High School serve?

Salmon Jr/Sr High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Salmon District.

How many students attend Salmon Jr/Sr High School?

Salmon Jr/Sr High School reported 349 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 217 Idaho high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 413 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Salmon Jr/Sr High School?

The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 349 students and 21.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 15.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Salmon Jr/Sr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Salmon Jr/Sr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Salmon District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Salmon Jr/Sr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

42.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Salmon Jr/Sr High School in?

Salmon Jr/Sr High School is part of Salmon District, based in Salmon, ID, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Salmon Jr/Sr High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salmon Alternative High School (0.2 mi), Salmon Pioneer Primary School (0.2 mi), Salmon Juvenile Detention Center (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.