Gooding Joint District

The Gooding Joint District in Idaho is home to four schools, including one elementary school, one middle school, and two high schools (one of which is an alternative learning center). The district faces some academic challenges, with schools generally underperforming compared to state averages on standardized tests, and high rates of chronic absenteeism across all campuses.

Among the standout schools in the district, Gooding High School ranks 44th out of 106 Idaho high schools and receives 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.3%. The Gooding Alternative Learning Center also impresses, with a strong 4-year graduation rate of 82.3% despite its small enrollment of just 23 students.

However, the district as a whole faces some significant challenges. All four schools in the Gooding Joint District perform below the state averages on ISAT tests in math, science, and English language arts. Additionally, the district has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0% across all schools, and the elementary and middle schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic performance. The district also faces potential funding disparities, with spending per student ranging from $6,128 at the elementary school to $10,197 at the high school.