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Raft River Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Raft River Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in Malta, Idaho, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 164 students. The school is part of the Cassia County Joint District, which is ranked 43 out of 77 districts in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Raft River Junior/Senior High School has seen improvements in its four-year graduation rates, reaching 92.9% in 2022-2023, the school faces several challenges. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.8%) compared to the state average, and its test scores in math and science are consistently lower than the state and district averages, despite its English Language Arts scores being higher. Additionally, the school has experienced a rise in chronic absenteeism, from 12.8% in 2020-2021 to 19.5% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Declo Senior High School, which had a 5.5% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023.

Comparing Raft River Junior/Senior High School to Declo Senior High School, which is in the same district, highlights the need for Raft River to address its performance issues. Declo Senior High School has a higher graduation rate, lower chronic absenteeism, and better test scores in math and science compared to Raft River. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 17th out of 151 Idaho high schools in 2007-2008 to 97th out of 159 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school must implement strategies to improve student outcomes and close the gap with its neighboring school and the state averages.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 55 North 100 West Trojan Drive
       Malta, ID  83342-0068

(208) 645-2220

District: Cassia County Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,323 Help


Feeder schools for Raft River Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Albion Elementary School
    Declo Elementary School
    Dworshak Elementary School
    Mountain View Elementary
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Middle:    Burley Junior High School
    Declo Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Hispanic:
12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Raft River Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 67.1% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Raft River Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 61% of high schools in Idaho. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Cassia County Joint District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.39. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Raft River Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raft River Junior/Senior High School is 10.4, which is the 3rd best among 4 high schools in the Cassia County Joint District. (See more...)
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Compare Raft River Junior/Senior High School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raft River Junior/Senior High School is $8,323, which is the 3rd highest among 4 high schools in the Cassia County Joint District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Raft River Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Raft River Junior/Senior High School 110th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Raft River Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Raft River Junior/Senior High School 97th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Raft River Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Cassia County Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cassia County Joint District 43rd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Raft River Junior/Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 58.23 62nd 158 60.8%
2009 80.43 15th 160 90.6%
2010 76.59 17th 166 89.8%
2011 69.50 33rd 169 80.5%
2012 62.53 56th 171 67.3%
2013 56.24 78th 173 54.9%
2024 32.09 110th 164 32.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Raft River Junior/Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 79.43 17th 151 88.7%
2010 68.04 46th 169 72.8%
2011 74.18 29th 165 82.4%
2012 72.71 38th 162 76.5%
2013 68.04 40th 160 75.0%
2021 25.03 73rd 88 17.0%
2023 47.79 58th 106 45.3%
2024 41.39 97th 159 39.0%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Raft River Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 120 120
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 134 134
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 126 126
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 114 114
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 208 208
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 208 208
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 212 212
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 207 207
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 174 174
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 178 178
2001 145 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2002 129 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 138
2003 129 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 138
2004 127 0 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2005 136 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2006 137 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2007 127 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2008 127 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2009 128 0 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 145
2010 128 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2011 118 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 138
2012 109 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 142
2013 113 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 140
2014 123 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 149
2015 122 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 147
2016 121 0 1 27 1 0 1 0 151
2017 133 0 0 22 1 0 1 0 157
2018 130 0 1 26 1 0 1 0 159
2019 136 0 0 29 0 0 2 0 167
2020 144 0 1 27 0 0 1 0 173
2021 133 0 1 20 0 0 1 0 155
2022 143 0 1 19 0 0 0 0 163
2023 144 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 164
2024 138 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Raft River Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 120 11.0 10.9 30
1992 134 9.6 13.9 50.7
1993 126 9.4 13.4 72.2
1994 114 9.3 12.3 0
1995 208 14.0 14.9 43.8
1996 208 14.0 14.9 43.8
1997 212 14.0 15.1 18.9
1998 207 14.5 14.3 18.8
1999 174 13.0 13.4 76.4
2000 178 13.3 13.4 34.8
2001 165 13.0 12.7 60
2002 138 11.8 11.7 63
2003 138 11.8 11.7 63
2004 146 11.8 12.4 74.7
2005 154 12.0 12.8 70.1
2006 151 12.1 12.5 63.6
2007 141 14.3 9.9 67.4
2008 143 14.4 9.9 69.9
2009 145 13.4 10.8 65.5
2010 149 13.6 10.8 63.1
2011 138 15.3 9.0 71
2012 142 16.0 8.8 68.3
2013 140 14.7 9.5 55.7
2014 149 14.4 10.3 53
2015 147 17.0 8.6 49
2016 151 16.0 9.4 45.7
2017 157 17.7 8.8 44.6
2018 159 16.9 9.4 39.6
2019 167 15.1 11.0 34.1
2020 173 14.5 11.9 30.6
2021 155 15.3 10.0 23.9
2022 163 15.3 10.6 21.5
2023 164 15.0 10.8 28
2024 158 15.1 10.4 30.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Raft River Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 120 11.0 10.9 30
1992 134 9.6 13.9 50.7
1993 126 9.4 13.4 72.2
1994 114 9.3 12.3 0
1995 208 14.0 14.9 43.8
1996 208 14.0 14.9 43.8
1997 212 14.0 15.1 18.9
1998 207 14.5 14.3 18.8
1999 174 13.0 13.4 76.4
2000 178 13.3 13.4 34.8
2001 165 13.0 12.7 60
2002 138 11.8 11.7 63
2003 138 11.8 11.7 63
2004 146 11.8 12.4 74.7
2005 154 12.0 12.8 70.1
2006 151 12.1 12.5 63.6
2007 141 14.3 9.9 67.4
2008 143 14.4 9.9 69.9
2009 145 13.4 10.8 65.5
2010 149 13.6 10.8 63.1
2011 138 15.3 9.0 71
2012 142 16.0 8.8 68.3
2013 140 14.7 9.5 55.7
2014 149 14.4 10.3 53
2015 147 17.0 8.6 49
2016 151 16.0 9.4 45.7
2017 157 17.7 8.8 44.6
2018 159 16.9 9.4 39.6
2019 167 15.1 11.0 34.1
2020 173 14.5 11.9 30.6
2021 155 15.3 10.0 23.9
2022 163 15.3 10.6 21.5
2023 164 15.0 10.8 28
2024 158 15.1 10.4 30.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Raft River Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $720 (8.7%) $7,603 (91.3%) $8,323

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raft River Junior/Senior High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students167164
 1.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2920
 31%
Pacific Islander00
White136144
 5.9%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.1%28%
 6.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Raft River Junior/Senior High School

Students at Raft River Junior/Senior High School are 87% White, 13% Hispanic.

Raft River Junior/Senior High School ranks 97th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Raft River Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Albion Elementary School
Elementary : Declo Elementary School
Elementary : Dworshak Elementary School
Elementary : Mountain View Elementary
Elementary : Oakley Elementary School
Elementary : Raft River Elementary School
Elementary : White Pine Elementary
Middle : Burley Junior High School
Middle : Declo Junior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 158 students attended Raft River Junior/Senior High School.


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