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Challis Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 328 students in Challis Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Challis Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
328 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Challis Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.42
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
300 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
92%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
25
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,088 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,915 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,088
$10,125
Spending / Student
$13,915
$9,308
Best Challis Joint School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley Elem/jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Airport Road
Stanley, ID 83278
(208) 774-3503
Stanley, ID 83278
(208) 774-3503
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Challis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 Bluff Avenue
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2439
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2439
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Challis Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Bluff Avenue
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2255
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2255
Grades: 7-12
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Challis Joint School District?
Challis Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 328 students.
What is the rank of Challis Joint School District?
Challis Joint School District is ranked #143 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Challis Joint School District?
92% of Challis Joint School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Challis Joint School District?
Challis Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Challis Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,915 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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