Serving 154 students in grades 9-12, Emerson 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Emerson High School's student population of 154 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emerson 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 Emerson High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
34%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
61%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson High School's ranking?
Emerson High School is ranked #671 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Emerson High School often compared to?
Emerson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Alternative High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emerson High School?
The graduation rate of Emerson High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Emerson High School?
154 students attend Emerson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Emerson High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson High School?
Emerson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emerson High School offer ?
Emerson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Emerson High School part of?
Emerson High School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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