Below Average
#602 of 719 schools in ID
High Desert
High School · Shoshone Joint District · Shoshone, ID
A Shoshone Joint District high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
61 EAST US HIGHWAY 24, Shoshone, ID 83352
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at High Desert score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 6-year record (2016–2021).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where High Desert 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average644/100K
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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
$63,276
Median home value
$202,000
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 127 | 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.
Shoshone Joint District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,855NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
High Desert is listed in SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Desert
High Desert is a public high school in Shoshone, ID, part of Shoshone Joint District, serving approximately 34 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Desert
What grades does High Desert serve?
High Desert serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend High Desert?
High Desert has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
How does High Desert rank in ID?
High Desert ranks #602 of 719 schools in ID.
What is High Desert's MySchoolScout rating?
High Desert has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 High Desert?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Desert has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is High Desert a charter school?
No, High Desert is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High Desert a Title I school?
No, High Desert is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Desert?
85.3% of students at High Desert 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
- 34
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Phone
- (208) 886-2381
- Area population (ZIP 83352)
- 3,143
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 83352; 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, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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