- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shoshone, ID
High Desert
Federal NCES profile for High Desert, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160294001026
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Desert earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Shoshone · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 23
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, High Desert ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Shoshone, ID.
School address
District: Shoshone Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160294001026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
High Desert grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+25.9%).
Teacher FTE added 0.1 → 0.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 160294001026 · Shoshone, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 70.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Shoshone Elementary School (234 students)
High Desert grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+25.9%). Teacher FTE added 0.1 → 0.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
High Desert in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shoshone Eleme
Shoshone Elementary School
234 students
- Shoshone High
Shoshone High School
143 students
- Shoshone Middl
Shoshone Middle School
115 students
- This school 23
High Desert
23 students
What this shows High Desert reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Desert compares
High Desert is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 140% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 140% 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.
Funding equity
$11,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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 23 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, High Desert is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Shoshone Joint District reports $11,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Desert Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Shoshone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Shoshone Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to High Desert's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about High Desert
How many students attend High Desert?
High Desert has 23 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Shoshone, ID. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), up 7.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Desert?
70.4% of students at High Desert are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Desert?
The largest demographic group at High Desert is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Shoshone, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Desert?
High Desert has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 High Desert rank among public schools in Shoshone?
By Resource Investment Index, High Desert ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Shoshone, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shoshone Joint District?
Besides High Desert, Shoshone Joint District also operates Shoshone Elementary School (234 students), Shoshone High School (143 students), and Shoshone Middle School (115 students). See the Shoshone Joint District district page for the complete list.