Potlatch Junior/Senior High School

Potlatch Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Potlatch, Idaho, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 213 students. The school is part of the Potlatch District, which is ranked 56 out of 96 districts in Idaho and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potlatch Junior/Senior High School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating over the years, ranging from a high of 34th out of 162 Idaho high schools in 2011-2012 (4-star rating) to a low of 98th out of 106 in 2022-2023 (0-star rating). In the most recent school year (2024-2025), the school ranked 40th out of 112 Idaho high schools and received a 3-star rating. In comparison, the nearby Paradise Creek Regional High School and Troy Junior/Senior High School have consistently higher rankings and ratings, with both schools receiving 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance, as measured by test scores and graduation rates, is generally lower than the nearby high-performing schools. Potlatch Junior/Senior High School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.5% to 17.1% in recent years, which may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance observed. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20% to 24.88% in recent years, suggesting that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population, which could impact academic outcomes. The significant difference in per-student spending between Potlatch Junior/Senior High School and Paradise Creek Regional High School may also be a contributing factor to the performance gap between the schools.