Basin School District

The Basin School District in Idaho serves two schools: Basin Elementary School and Idaho City High School. While the schools have some differences in academic performance, both face challenges with chronic absenteeism that exceed the state average.

Basin Elementary School stands out for its strong math proficiency, with 73.7% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the 49.1% state average. However, the school lags behind in English Language Arts. In contrast, Idaho City High School excels in ELA, with a 68% proficiency rate on End of Course exams, outperforming both the district and state. The high school also boasts an impressive 82.3% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average.

Economically, Basin Elementary has a higher free and reduced-price lunch rate at 42.57%, compared to 29.66% at Idaho City High. This suggests a greater proportion of economically disadvantaged students at the elementary level, which may impact academic outcomes. Additionally, both schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism, with 15.0% of students missing 10% or more of the school year, higher than the state average.