St. Maries Community Education Alternative serves 12 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Maries Community Education Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Maries Community Education Alternative's student population of 12 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Maries Community Education Alternative is 0.41, which is less 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
12:1
17:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
75%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend St. Maries Community Education Alternative?
12 students attend St. Maries Community Education Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of St. Maries Community Education Alternative students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Maries Community Education Alternative?
St. Maries Community Education Alternative has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Maries Community Education Alternative offer ?
St. Maries Community Education Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Maries Community Education Alternative part of?
St. Maries Community Education Alternative is part of St Maries Joint School District.
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