Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, Emerson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Emerson High School's student population of 133 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emerson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#668 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
40%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
52%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson High School's ranking?
Emerson High School is ranked #668 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Emerson High School often compared to?
Emerson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Alternative High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emerson High School?
The graduation rate of Emerson High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Emerson High School?
133 students attend Emerson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Emerson High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson High School?
Emerson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emerson High School offer ?
Emerson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Emerson High School part of?
Emerson High School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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