Summary:
The city of Payette, Idaho is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school), and no alternative schools. The schools in this Payette Joint District serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation ranging from 30.13% to 38.07% across the schools.
Payette High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with 51.7% of students proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 28.3% and the state average of 53.3%. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.4%. In contrast, Payette Academy, the district's alternative high school, has a concerning 62.5% chronic absenteeism rate and a 0% four-year graduation rate.
The district as a whole struggles with academic performance, with most schools scoring below the state averages on ISAT Math and English Language Arts assessments. However, Payette Primary School stands out with the highest ISAT Math proficiency rate in the district at 30.6%, compared to the district average of 23.9% and the state average of 42.2%. The district's high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.18% at Payette High School to 78.71% at Westside Elementary, suggest that many students come from low-income families, which can impact their educational experiences and outcomes.
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