Challis Joint District School District
School District · Challis, Idaho
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,317
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,317
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
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
Challis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Challis Elementary School
Challis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Challis Jr/sr High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Challis Elementary School | 4.6 / 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. The district invests $14,317 per student annually.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Challis Joint District with test data.
Schools in Challis Joint District
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Challis
- Total Enrollment
- 338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Challis Joint District?
Challis Joint District spends $14,317 per student per year.
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%
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Compare Challis Joint District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Lakeland District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Mountain Home District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Blaine County District (8)
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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