Summary:
The Shoshone Joint District in Idaho operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to state averages, with all schools ranked in the bottom half of their respective categories statewide.
Among the standout schools, Shoshone High School ranks 42 out of 101 Idaho high schools and has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.3%. The alternative High Desert school also has an impressive 82.3% 4-year graduation rate, despite serving a higher-need student population with much higher free/reduced lunch rates. However, academic performance across the district is mixed, with Shoshone Elementary School and Shoshone Middle School struggling to meet state proficiency standards in core subjects.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all Shoshone schools, with 15% of students chronically absent at each school. Additionally, there appears to be a disconnect between spending and academic performance, with the higher-spending High Desert school not necessarily translating that into better test scores or other outcomes. Addressing these challenges, along with equitable resource allocation, will be key focus areas for improvement in the Shoshone Joint District.
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