Below Average
#582 of 719 schools in ID
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
High School · Emmett Independent District · Emmett, ID
An Emmett Independent District high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 SOUTH PINE STREET SUITE #2, Emmett, ID 83617
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Black Canyon Jr/sr High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black Canyon Jr/sr High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated753/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Emmett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,566
Median home value
$364,200
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Payette River Technical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Novitas AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 11–12 | 2.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Emmett Independent District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $9,086NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School is listed in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Emmett, ID, part of Emmett Independent District, serving approximately 113 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
What grades does Black Canyon Jr/sr High School serve?
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Black Canyon Jr/sr High School?
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Jr/sr High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Canyon Jr/sr High School rank in ID?
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School ranks #582 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Black Canyon Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Black Canyon Jr/sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Canyon Jr/sr High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Black Canyon Jr/sr High School a charter school?
No, Black Canyon Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Canyon Jr/sr High School a Title I school?
No, Black Canyon Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Canyon Jr/sr High School?
60.2% of students at Black Canyon Jr/sr High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Gem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (208) 365-5552
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83617)
- 17,333
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83617; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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