High Schools in Emmett Independent District

The Emmett Independent District in Idaho is home to two high schools: Emmett High School and Black Canyon Junior/Senior High School. Based on the data, Emmett High School emerges as the standout school, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in ISAT/Math, ISAT/Science, and ISAT/English Language Arts.

Emmett High School boasts a higher enrollment of 737 students, compared to 119 students at Black Canyon Junior/Senior High School. Additionally, Emmett High School has a significantly higher four-year graduation rate of 89.3%, while Black Canyon Junior/Senior High School struggles with a 26.1% graduation rate. This disparity in student outcomes suggests a need for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve the performance of Black Canyon Junior/Senior High School.

However, the data also reveals some areas of concern across both schools, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Black Canyon Junior/Senior High School (35.8%). The stark difference in spending per student between the two schools ($6,906 for Emmett High School vs. $18,336 for Black Canyon Junior/Senior High School) also raises questions about resource allocation and the factors contributing to the higher spending at Black Canyon. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for a closer examination of the challenges faced by Black Canyon Junior/Senior High School and the implementation of strategies to enhance student engagement and academic achievement across the district.