Basin Alternative High School serves 19 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basin Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Basin Alternative High School's student population of 19 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Basin Alternative High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
47%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
48%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Basin Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Basin Alternative High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Basin Alternative High School?
19 students attend Basin Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Basin Alternative High School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basin Alternative High School?
Basin Alternative High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Basin Alternative High School offer ?
Basin Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Basin Alternative High School part of?
Basin Alternative High School is part of Teton County School District.
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