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#141 of 719 schools in ID

Top 20% in state

Wallace Jr/sr High School

High School · Wallace District · Wallace, ID

A high school in Wallace, ID where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

NUMBER 1 MINERS' ALLEY, Wallace, ID 83873

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$13,924
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at Wallace Jr/sr High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
ELA
75%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 27 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wallace 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average655/100K

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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

$41,838

Median home value

$249,800

Median rent

$660/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

67%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
3 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wallace District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wallace Jr/sr High School is listed in WALLACE DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wallace Jr/sr High School

Wallace Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Wallace, ID, part of Wallace District, serving approximately 196 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wallace Jr/sr High School

What grades does Wallace Jr/sr High School serve?

Wallace Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Wallace Jr/sr High School?

Wallace Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Jr/sr High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wallace Jr/sr High School rank in ID?

Wallace Jr/sr High School ranks #141 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Wallace Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wallace Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Wallace Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallace Jr/sr High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wallace Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Wallace Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wallace Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Wallace Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallace Jr/sr High School?

37.2% of students at Wallace 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Shoshone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 83873)
1,729
Area median age
46.6
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 83873; 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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