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Challis Joint District School District

School District · Challis, Idaho

Students: 338
Teachers (FTE): 29

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

338

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

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Evaluating Challis Joint District?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Challis Joint District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Challis Jr/sr High School

5.1/10

Challis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Challis Elementary School

4.6/10

Challis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Idaho rank

#88 of 98

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below Idaho avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,317

+$3,258 vs Idaho median

District size

338 students

Smaller than Idaho median

Top-Rated Schools in Challis Joint District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Challis Jr/sr High School5.1 / 10
2Challis Elementary School4.6 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Challis Joint District

Challis Joint District is a Challis, Idaho school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 338 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $14,317 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.8/10, Challis Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Challis Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.

In standardized testing, Challis Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 39.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Challis Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency39.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency50.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Challis Joint District with test data.

Schools in Challis Joint District

3 schools

District Details

State
Idaho
City
Challis
Total Enrollment
338
Teachers (FTE)
29
District spending per student
$14,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Challis Joint District?

Challis Joint District has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Challis Joint District?

The average composite rating for Challis Joint District is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Challis Joint District?

Challis Joint District's district-level spending was $14,317 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Challis Joint District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Challis Joint District is 11.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Challis Joint District?

Challis Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Challis Joint District with a composite score of 5.1/10.

What are the test scores in Challis Joint District?

Across schools in Challis Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Challis Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?

Challis Joint District has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Idaho by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.8/10
Math Proficiency
39.0%
ELA Proficiency
50.9%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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