Nezperce School

Nezperce School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Nezperce, Idaho, with a total enrollment of 169 students. This school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, outperforming state averages in key academic metrics, and maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Nezperce School has had consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 81% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby Highland School, which had an 82.3% 4-year graduation rate. Additionally, Nezperce School outperforms the state average in math, science, and English language arts proficiency for all grades. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 15.29% in 2021-2022 to 45.56% in 2023-2024, suggesting it serves a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to the nearby Highland School, Nezperce School stands out with its higher graduation rates, better test scores, and a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 10.3 over the past few years, while Highland School had a ratio of 10.6 in 2023-2024. This suggests Nezperce School may be a more effective and supportive educational environment for its students. However, the school could potentially improve in specific areas, such as 4th-grade math proficiency and 5th-grade science proficiency, which are lower than the state averages.