- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salmon, ID
Salmon Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Salmon Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160285000700
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salmon Alternative High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Salmon · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon Alternative High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Salmon, ID.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Salmon Alternative High School shrank from 7 students in 2022-23 to 2 in 2023-24 (-71.4%).
Teacher FTE held 0.8 → 0.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 160285000700 · Salmon, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Salmon Jr/Sr High School (349 students)
Salmon Alternative High School shrank from 7 students in 2022-23 to 2 in 2023-24 (-71.4%). Teacher FTE held 0.8 → 0.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Salmon Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salmon Jr/Sr H
Salmon Jr/Sr High School
349 students
- Salmon Pioneer
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
286 students
- This school 12
Salmon Alternative High School
12 students
What this shows Salmon Alternative High School reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salmon Alternative High School compares
Salmon Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 12 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Funding equity
$11,880
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
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.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Salmon Alternative High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Salmon District reports $11,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salmon Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Jr/Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Salmon Pioneer Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Salmon Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 Salmon Alternative High School
How many students attend Salmon Alternative High School?
Salmon Alternative High School has 12 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salmon, ID. CCD year-over-year: 7 (2022-23) → 2 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salmon Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Salmon Alternative High School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Salmon, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salmon Alternative High School?
Salmon Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. 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 Salmon Alternative High School rank among public schools in Salmon?
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon Alternative High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Salmon, 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 Salmon District?
Besides Salmon Alternative High School, Salmon District also operates Salmon Jr/Sr High School (349 students) and Salmon Pioneer Primary School (286 students). See the Salmon District district page for the complete list.