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#313 of 719 schools in ID

Top 43% in state

Declo Senior High School

High School · Cassia County Joint District · Declo, ID

A Cassia County Joint District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

505 EAST MAIN STREET, Declo, ID 83323

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$9,415
Chronic Absenteeism4.8%

Students at Declo Senior High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Declo Senior 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated815/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,696

Median home value

$320,500

Median rent

$886/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics18sports offered
8 boys'·10 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Burley Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–12Not available1,024Compare →
Cassia Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.17–12Not available98Compare →
Mini-cassia Online Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.5K–12Not available51Compare →
Oakley Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.17–12Not available178Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cassia County Joint District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#5 of 15
District spending per student
$9,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Declo Senior High School is listed in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Declo Senior High School

Declo Senior High School is a public high school in Declo, ID, part of Cassia County Joint District, serving approximately 311 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Declo Senior High School

What grades does Declo Senior High School serve?

Declo Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Declo Senior High School?

Declo Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Declo Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Declo Senior High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Declo Senior High School rank in ID?

Declo Senior High School ranks #313 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Declo Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Declo Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Declo Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Declo Senior High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Declo Senior High School a charter school?

No, Declo Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Declo Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Declo Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Declo Senior High School?

23.8% of students at Declo Senior 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cassia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 83323)
1,856
Area average commute
16 min
Area median age
38.3
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 83323; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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