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McCall-Donnelly High School

Summary:

McCall-Donnelly High School is a public high school serving 429 students in grades 9-12 in McCall, Idaho, part of the McCall-Donnelly Joint School District, which is ranked 12th out of 77 districts in the state.

McCall-Donnelly High School consistently performs well academically, with 80.9% of students proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts and 47.2% in ISAT/Math, significantly higher than the state averages. The school maintains an impressive 88.6% to 97.7% four-year graduation rate over the past five years, well above the state average. While the student population is predominantly white (89.28%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with 8.86% Hispanic and 1.17% two or more races, higher than the nearby Heartland High School, which has an 84.85% white student population. McCall-Donnelly High School also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.6% to 7.7%, significantly lower than the 27.8% rate at Heartland High School.

The data suggests that McCall-Donnelly High School is a well-rounded, high-performing school, with consistent academic achievement, high graduation rates, and a focus on student engagement. However, the lower proficiency rates in ISAT/Math compared to the district and state averages may indicate potential equity issues that need to be addressed. The stark contrast between McCall-Donnelly High School and the nearby Heartland High School, both part of the same district, also highlights the need for further investigation into resource allocation and best practices that could be shared across the district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 401 North Mission Street
       McCall, ID  83638-3829

(208) 634-2218

District: McCall-Donnelly Joint School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,754 Help


Feeder schools for McCall-Donnelly High School:

Elementary:    Barbara R Morgan Elementary
    Donnelly Elementary
Middle:    Payette Lakes Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McCall-Donnelly High School ranks better than 63.5% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.75. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McCall-Donnelly 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 (88.6%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCall-Donnelly High School is 15. (See more...)
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Compare McCall-Donnelly High School employs 29.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCall-Donnelly High School is $12,754.
Schooldigger Rankings:

McCall-Donnelly High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks McCall-Donnelly High School 58th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See McCall-Donnelly High School in the ranking list.)

McCall-Donnelly Joint School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McCall-Donnelly Joint School District 12th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCall-Donnelly High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 78.66 18th 151 88.1%
2009 89.67 7th 128 94.5%
2010 62.55 60th 169 64.5%
2011 78.42 19th 165 88.5%
2012 81.25 13th 162 92.0%
2013 80.34 15th 160 90.6%
2015 82.09 7th 74 90.5%
2016 89.12 6th 76 92.1%
2017 86.26 12th 101 88.1%
2022 86.18 7th 110 93.6%
2023 89.93 9th 106 91.5%
2024 60.75 58th 159 63.5%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for McCall-Donnelly 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 270 270
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 251 251
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 303 303
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 317 317
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 383 383
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 383 383
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 371 371
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 361 361
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 342 342
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 359 359
2001 327 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 331 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 331 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 315 0 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2005 334 0 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 346 0 3 17 4 n/a n/a 0 370
2007 318 3 3 17 4 n/a n/a 0 345
2008 283 1 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 280 1 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2010 255 1 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 249 1 2 13 1 2 0 0 268
2012 270 0 2 11 1 1 1 0 286
2013 259 1 3 16 1 1 1 0 282
2014 282 1 2 22 0 0 1 0 308
2015 254 0 1 24 0 0 2 0 281
2016 236 0 0 23 0 1 4 0 264
2017 253 0 0 27 0 1 0 0 281
2018 291 0 3 21 3 1 1 0 320
2019 308 1 4 32 0 0 3 0 348
2020 340 0 2 35 1 0 4 0 382
2021 325 1 2 24 2 0 8 0 362
2022 342 2 2 34 0 0 7 0 387
2023 383 2 1 38 0 0 5 0 429
2024 389 2 1 42 0 0 5 0 439

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 McCall-Donnelly High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 270 20.0 13.5 5.6
1992 251 20.0 12.5 6
1993 303 18.9 16.0 9.9
1994 317 20.2 15.7 8.8
1995 383 23.3 16.4 6.5
1996 383 23.3 16.4 6.5
1997 371 22.3 16.6 8.9
1998 361 21.9 16.5 10.2
1999 342 22.0 15.5 12
2000 359 23.1 15.5 7.2
2001 335 21.2 15.8 16.7
2002 339 20.0 17.0 13.6
2003 339 20.0 17.0 13.6
2004 324 20.6 15.7 16
2005 351 21.2 16.6 16
2006 370 23.5 15.7 18.6
2007 345 24.3 14.2 13.9
2008 305 24.8 12.3 17
2009 300 25.3 11.8 25
2010 275 24.5 11.1 35.3
2011 268 26.2 10.2 28
2012 286 26.1 10.9 28.3
2013 282 24.7 11.3 27
2014 308 26.2 11.7 31.5
2015 281 25.0 11.2 32
2016 264 24.0 11.0 30.3
2017 281 25.6 10.9 30.2
2018 320 24.9 12.8 25.6
2019 348 24.4 14.2 22.7
2020 382 26.3 14.5 18.1
2021 362 28.5 12.6 11.3
2022 387 27.7 13.9 13.2
2023 429 29.1 14.7 11.4
2024 439 29.1 15.0 9.8

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 McCall-Donnelly High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 270 20.0 13.5 5.6
1992 251 20.0 12.5 6
1993 303 18.9 16.0 9.9
1994 317 20.2 15.7 8.8
1995 383 23.3 16.4 6.5
1996 383 23.3 16.4 6.5
1997 371 22.3 16.6 8.9
1998 361 21.9 16.5 10.2
1999 342 22.0 15.5 12
2000 359 23.1 15.5 7.2
2001 335 21.2 15.8 16.7
2002 339 20.0 17.0 13.6
2003 339 20.0 17.0 13.6
2004 324 20.6 15.7 16
2005 351 21.2 16.6 16
2006 370 23.5 15.7 18.6
2007 345 24.3 14.2 13.9
2008 305 24.8 12.3 17
2009 300 25.3 11.8 25
2010 275 24.5 11.1 35.3
2011 268 26.2 10.2 28
2012 286 26.1 10.9 28.3
2013 282 24.7 11.3 27
2014 308 26.2 11.7 31.5
2015 281 25.0 11.2 32
2016 264 24.0 11.0 30.3
2017 281 25.6 10.9 30.2
2018 320 24.9 12.8 25.6
2019 348 24.4 14.2 22.7
2020 382 26.3 14.5 18.1
2021 362 28.5 12.6 11.3
2022 387 27.7 13.9 13.2
2023 429 29.1 14.7 11.4
2024 439 29.1 15.0 9.8

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 McCall-Donnelly High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $784 (6.1%) $11,970 (93.9%) $12,754

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCall-Donnelly High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students348429
 23.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic3238
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White308383
 24.4%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.7%11.4%
 11.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about McCall-Donnelly High School

McCall-Donnelly High School ranks 58th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at McCall-Donnelly High School are 89% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 439 students attended McCall-Donnelly High School.

McCall-Donnelly High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barbara R Morgan Elementary
Elementary : Donnelly Elementary
Middle : Payette Lakes Middle School


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