Five-county Detention Center serves 9 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 5-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Five-county Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Five-county Detention Center's student population of 9 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Five-county Detention Center is 0.57, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
33%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
56%
74%
Hawaiian
11%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Five-county Detention Center?
9 students attend Five-county Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Five-county Detention Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Five-county Detention Center?
Five-county Detention Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Five-county Detention Center offer ?
Five-county Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Five-county Detention Center part of?
Five-county Detention Center is part of Fremont County Joint School District.
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