Salmon Jr/Sr High School is a public high school located in Salmon, Idaho. Salmon High School is a part of the Salmon School District #291.
Salmon Alternative High School serves 12 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salmon Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Salmon Alternative High School's student population of 12 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salmon Alternative High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
White
100%
72%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Savages
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Salmon Alternative High School?
12 students attend Salmon Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Salmon Alternative High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salmon Alternative High School?
Salmon Alternative High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salmon Alternative High School offer ?
Salmon Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salmon Alternative High School part of?
Salmon Alternative High School is part of Salmon School District.
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