Shelley High School is a public high school in the town of Shelley, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Shelley School District and the city's only high school.
Shelley Work Based Academy serves 48 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelley Work Based Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shelley Work Based Academy's student population of 48 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Colors
Black, White
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shelley Work Based Academy is 0.47, which is more 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
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
29%
21%
White
67%
72%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: King Russet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shelley Work Based Academy?
48 students attend Shelley Work Based Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Shelley Work Based Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelley Work Based Academy?
Shelley Work Based Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shelley Work Based Academy offer ?
Shelley Work Based Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shelley Work Based Academy part of?
Shelley Work Based Academy is part of Shelley Joint School District.
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