For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 166 students in Shoshone, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shoshone, ID are Shoshone High School and High Desert. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shoshone, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Shoshone have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public high schools.
Shoshone, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shoshone High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shoshone, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shoshone High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
High Desert
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shoshone, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shoshone, ID include Shoshone High School and High Desert.
How many public high schools are located in Shoshone?
2 public high schools are located in Shoshone.
What is the racial composition of students in Shoshone?
Shoshone public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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