Enrollment
142
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emmett, ID
Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160102000095
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Emmett · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Emmett, ID.
School address
District: Emmett Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160102000095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School
Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Emmett, Idaho, enrolling 142 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 46.2% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 142 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 142 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Emmett Independent District also operates Emmett High School (680 students) and Emmett Middle School (539 students) alongside Black Canyon Jr/Sr 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 Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School compares
Black Canyon Jr/Sr 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 58% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Idaho - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,687
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emmett Independent District, which includes Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School.
$9,687
Per student
-19%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 25.4%
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 Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmett Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Butte Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth J Carberry Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School?
Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School has 142 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Emmett, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School is 14.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 10% 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 Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School?
46.2% of students at Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Emmett, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School?
Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School rank among public schools in Emmett?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Emmett, 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 Emmett on the city page.
Is Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Emmett Independent District?
Besides Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School, Emmett Independent District also operates Emmett High School (680 students), Emmett Middle School (539 students), and Shadow Butte Elementary School (387 students). See the Emmett Independent District district page for the complete list.
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