Below Average
#550 of 719 schools in ID
Jerome High School
High School · Jerome Joint District · Jerome, ID
A Jerome Joint District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
104 NORTH TIGER DRIVE, Jerome, ID 83338
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jerome High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jerome 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated806/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jerome), 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
$70,489
Median home value
$253,300
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls City AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Jerome AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 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.
Jerome Joint District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $8,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jerome High School is listed in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jerome High School
Jerome High School is a public high school in Jerome, ID, part of Jerome Joint District, serving approximately 1,156 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #550 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jerome High School
What grades does Jerome High School serve?
Jerome High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jerome High School?
Jerome High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerome High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerome High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jerome High School rank in ID?
Jerome High School ranks #550 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Jerome High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jerome High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Jerome High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jerome High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jerome High School a charter school?
No, Jerome High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jerome High School a Title I school?
No, Jerome High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jerome High School?
45.3% of students at Jerome 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
- 1,156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jerome County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (208) 324-8137
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83338)
- 21,830
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 83338; 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
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