Enrollment
27
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Driggs, ID
Basin Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Basin Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160318000884
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basin Alternative High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Driggs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Basin Alternative High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Basin Alternative High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Driggs, ID.
School address
District: Teton County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160318000884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Basin Alternative High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Basin Alternative High School
Basin Alternative High School is a small combined-grade school in Driggs, Idaho, enrolling 27 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Idaho schools, with 27 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 51/100).
Teton County District also operates Teton High School (616 students) and Teton Middle School (455 students) alongside Basin Alternative High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Basin Alternative High School compares
Basin Alternative High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▲ 8% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Idaho - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,371
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Basin Alternative High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Teton County District, which includes Basin Alternative High School.
$10,371
Per student
-13%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 50.2%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Basin Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Driggs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rendezvous Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Basin Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~27 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Basin Alternative High School
How many students attend Basin Alternative High School?
Basin Alternative High School has 27 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Driggs, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basin Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Basin Alternative High School is 13.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Basin Alternative High School?
31.6% of students at Basin Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basin Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Basin Alternative High School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Driggs, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basin Alternative High School?
Basin Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Basin Alternative High School rank among public schools in Driggs?
By Resource Investment Index, Basin Alternative High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Driggs, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Driggs on the city page.
Is Basin Alternative High School a good school?
Basin Alternative High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Teton County District?
Besides Basin Alternative High School, Teton County District also operates Teton High School (616 students), Teton Middle School (455 students), and Driggs Elementary School (328 students). See the Teton County District district page for the complete list.
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