Potlatch Jr/sr High School

130 6th Street
Potlatch, ID 83855
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 210 students in grades 7-12, Potlatch 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Potlatch Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Potlatch Jr/sr High School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
210 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Potlatch Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potlatch Jr/sr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#524 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Potlatch Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Potlatch Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
4%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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≥80%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of Potlatch Jr/sr High School and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potlatch Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Potlatch Jr/sr High School is ranked #524 out of 709 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Potlatch Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Potlatch Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Potlatch Jr/sr High School?
210 students attend Potlatch Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Potlatch Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potlatch Jr/sr High School?
Potlatch Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Potlatch Jr/sr High School offer ?
Potlatch Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Potlatch Jr/sr High School part of?
Potlatch Jr/sr High School is part of Potlatch School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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