High Schools in Minidoka County Joint District

The Minidoka County Joint District in Idaho is home to two high schools: Minico Senior High School and Mt Harrison High School. While both schools serve students in the same district, which is ranked 72 out of 77 districts in the state, their performance and student outcomes vary significantly.

Minico Senior High School is the larger of the two, with 1,211 students, and consistently outperforms its counterpart. The school boasts a four-year graduation rate of 92.9%, significantly higher than the 41.1% rate at Mt Harrison High School. Additionally, Minico Senior High School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 31.0% compared to 56.0% at Mt Harrison High School. Academically, Minico Senior High School exceeds the district and state averages in ISAT/Math, ISAT/Science, and ISAT/English Language Arts proficiency, while Mt Harrison High School underperforms in these areas.

The data suggests that the size and demographics of the schools may play a role in their performance. Mt Harrison High School, with only 129 students, faces unique challenges in providing resources and support to its students, which is reflected in its lower graduation rates and higher chronic absenteeism. The Minidoka County Joint District may need to closely examine the factors contributing to these disparities and implement targeted interventions to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.