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Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Potlatch Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Potlatch, Idaho, with a total enrollment of 210 students. The school stands out in several ways compared to nearby schools like Paradise Creek Regional High School, Troy Junior/Senior High School, and Moscow High School.

Potlatch Junior/Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (over 92%) compared to the more diverse nearby schools. The school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 79.3% to 95.8% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the state average. However, its performance on the ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) is mixed, with English Language Arts proficiency rates close to or above the state average but Math proficiency rates consistently lower, ranging from 25.9% to 29.2% compared to the state average of around 41-42%. The school has also seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.7% in 2020-2021 to 13.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Potlatch Junior/Senior High School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from a high of 34 out of 162 Idaho high schools in 2011-2012 to a low of 104 out of 159 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population compared to the nearby schools in the Moscow District and Troy School District.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 130 6th Street
       Potlatch, ID  83855-8757

(208) 875-1231

District: Potlatch District

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,087 Help


Feeder schools for Potlatch Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Potlatch Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Potlatch Junior/Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Potlatch Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 65.4% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.03. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Potlatch 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potlatch Junior/Senior High School is $12,087.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Potlatch Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Potlatch Junior/Senior High School 104th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Potlatch Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Potlatch District:

SchoolDigger ranks Potlatch District 57th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 36.52 116th 158 26.6%
2009 51.89 86th 160 46.3%
2010 43.01 108th 166 34.9%
2011 39.79 120th 169 29.0%
2012 24.94 152nd 171 11.1%
2013 26.10 142nd 173 17.9%
2015 12.42 95th 100 5.0%
2017 48.79 58th 131 55.7%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 54.81 75th 151 50.3%
2010 65.26 56th 169 66.9%
2011 57.86 73rd 165 55.8%
2012 73.47 34th 162 79.0%
2013 58.90 70th 160 56.3%
2022 22.14 88th 110 20.0%
2023 16.27 98th 106 7.5%
2024 36.03 104th 159 34.6%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Potlatch 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 239 239
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 260 260
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 275 275
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 271 271
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 301 301
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 301 301
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 316 316
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 308 308
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 285 285
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 275 275
2001 279 0 0 8 4 n/a n/a 0 291
2002 270 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 270 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 265 1 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 278
2005 267 1 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 278
2006 251 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 256
2007 251 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 257
2008 216 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 223
2009 200 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 206
2010 190 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 197
2011 171 0 1 9 1 0 3 0 185
2012 163 0 0 8 0 0 6 0 177
2013 157 0 0 6 1 0 12 0 176
2014 169 0 0 6 0 0 15 0 190
2015 201 0 0 5 0 0 15 0 221
2016 197 2 0 4 0 0 9 0 212
2017 179 1 0 5 0 0 11 0 196
2018 182 1 0 5 2 0 5 0 195
2019 199 0 0 5 0 0 8 0 212
2020 209 0 0 4 0 0 9 0 222
2021 175 0 0 9 0 0 11 0 195
2022 188 0 0 9 0 0 7 0 204
2023 194 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 210

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 Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 239 20.3 11.7 8.4
1992 260 18.5 14.0 13.8
1993 275 17.7 15.5 14.5
1994 271 18.0 15.1 10
1995 301 18.2 16.5 8
1996 301 18.2 16.5 8
1997 316 18.8 16.8 11.7
1998 308 18.9 16.3 10.4
1999 285 19.2 14.8 18.6
2000 275 19.1 14.4 15.3
2001 291 19.9 14.6 28.9
2002 276 19.3 14.3 30.4
2003 276 19.3 14.3 30.4
2004 278 18.7 14.9 33.8
2005 278 17.7 15.7 36
2006 256 16.9 15.1 34
2007 257 15.6 16.5 35
2008 223 15.7 14.2 35
2009 206 16.3 12.6 42.2
2010 197 14.6 13.4 41.6
2011 185 15.3 12.0 42.2
2012 177 15.4 11.4 48.6
2013 176 12.7 13.7 54.5
2014 190 13.5 14.0 47.9
2015 221 15.0 14.7 43.9
2016 212 16.0 13.2 42
2017 196 14.8 13.1 39.8
2018 195 15.6 12.5 26.2
2019 212 14.1 14.9 34.9
2020 222 14.7 15.0 34.2
2021 195 14.6 13.3 27.2
2022 204 15.1 13.5 24.5
2023 210 15.8 13.2 20

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 Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 239 20.3 11.7 8.4
1992 260 18.5 14.0 13.8
1993 275 17.7 15.5 14.5
1994 271 18.0 15.1 10
1995 301 18.2 16.5 8
1996 301 18.2 16.5 8
1997 316 18.8 16.8 11.7
1998 308 18.9 16.3 10.4
1999 285 19.2 14.8 18.6
2000 275 19.1 14.4 15.3
2001 291 19.9 14.6 28.9
2002 276 19.3 14.3 30.4
2003 276 19.3 14.3 30.4
2004 278 18.7 14.9 33.8
2005 278 17.7 15.7 36
2006 256 16.9 15.1 34
2007 257 15.6 16.5 35
2008 223 15.7 14.2 35
2009 206 16.3 12.6 42.2
2010 197 14.6 13.4 41.6
2011 185 15.3 12.0 42.2
2012 177 15.4 11.4 48.6
2013 176 12.7 13.7 54.5
2014 190 13.5 14.0 47.9
2015 221 15.0 14.7 43.9
2016 212 16.0 13.2 42
2017 196 14.8 13.1 39.8
2018 195 15.6 12.5 26.2
2019 212 14.1 14.9 34.9
2020 222 14.7 15.0 34.2
2021 195 14.6 13.3 27.2
2022 204 15.1 13.5 24.5
2023 210 15.8 13.2 20

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,090 (9.0%) $10,996 (91.0%) $12,087

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Potlatch Junior/Senior 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Math (Potlatch Junior/Senior High School)30.727.8
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Potlatch District)32.529.6
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Potlatch Junior/Senior High School)55.534.3
 21.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Potlatch District)46.434.2
 12.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students212210
 0.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White199194
 2.5%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%20%
 14.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

Potlatch Junior/Senior High School ranks 104th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Elementary : Potlatch Elementary School

Students at Potlatch Junior/Senior High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended Potlatch Junior/Senior High School.


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