Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Shoshone High School ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoshone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shoshone High School's student population of 120 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shoshone High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoshone High School is 0.49, 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
#310 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
62%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
36%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Shoshone High School's ranking?
Shoshone High School is ranked #310 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shoshone High School?
The graduation rate of Shoshone High School is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Shoshone High School?
120 students attend Shoshone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shoshone High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoshone High School?
Shoshone High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shoshone High School offer ?
Shoshone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shoshone High School part of?
Shoshone High School is part of Shoshone Joint School District.
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