Butte County Middle/high School

Butte County Middle/High School serves students from seventh through twelfth grade in the rural community of Arco, Idaho. The school has an enrollment of 188 students and employs 14 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. While Butte County Middle/High School ranks 75th percentile among Idaho schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and an academic score of 5.7 out of 10, it focuses on providing a solid educational foundation for its students in both English Language Arts (ELA) and math.

In ELA, the school reports that 57% of students are proficient or above, while 32% meet proficiency standards in math, indicating areas where further development is needed. The setting of Butte County Middle/High School is in a remote rural area, offering a close-knit community atmosphere for its diverse student body.

With an enrollment of 188 students, Butte County Middle/high School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Butte County Middle/high School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.