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Salmon Alternative High School

1501 Bean Lane
Salmon, ID 83467
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Tel: (208) 756-6277
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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
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

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
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeSalmon Alternative High School
105
114
123
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Total Students
12 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (1993-2025)

YearSalmon Alternative High School
202512
20242
20237
20221
20213
20205
20197
20182
20172
20167
201319
201216
201128
201030
200926
200827
200724
200621
200521
200424
200325
200220
200118
200024
199922
199819
199720
199619
199514
199424
199328
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1993-2025)

YearSalmon Alternative High School
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20153
20132
20124
20103
20092
20083
20073
20062
20052
20042
20032
20022
20012
20002
19992
19983
19975
19962
19953
19942
19933
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Year Founded
1980
Colors
Black, White, Orange
School Calendar
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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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (ID)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1992-2025)

YearSalmon Alternative High SchoolIdahoSalmon School District
202512:117:1
20242:118:116:1
20237:118:116:1
20221:118:115:1
20213:118:116:1
20205:119:118:1
20197:119:118:1
20182:118:117:1
20172:118:117:1
20167:119:117:1
201311:119:116:1
20125:118:114:1
201010:118:116:1
200916:118:117:1
20089:118:117:1
20078:118:117:1
200611:118:116:1
200511:118:118:1
200412:118:118:1
200313:118:118:1
200210:118:118:1
20019:118:117:1
200012:118:118:1
199911:119:118:1
19988:118:118:1
19974:119:119:1
19968:119:120:1
19955:119:120:1
199412:120:120:1
199311:120:121:1
199212:119:121:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2007)

YearSalmon Alternative High SchoolIdahoSalmon School District
20074%2%2%
20065%2%1%
20055%2%1%
20044%2%1%
20034%1%1%
200210%1%1%
20016%1%2%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
21%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2019)

YearSalmon Alternative High SchoolIdahoSalmon School District
201929%18%4%
200312%11%2%
20016%11%3%
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Black
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2021)

YearSalmon Alternative High SchoolIdahoSalmon School District
202133%1%1%
202020%1%1%
20103%1%
20084%1%
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White
100%
72%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2024)

YearSalmon Alternative High SchoolIdahoSalmon School District
2024100%73%93%
2023100%74%93%
2022100%74%94%
202167%74%93%
202080%75%92%
201957%75%92%
2018100%76%94%
2017100%76%94%
2016100%76%93%
2013100%78%94%
2012100%78%95%
2011100%78%98%
201097%80%97%
2009100%81%97%
200896%81%96%
200796%82%96%
200695%84%97%
200595%84%96%
200496%84%96%
200384%86%97%
200290%85%96%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
0.44

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2002-2021)

YearSalmon Alternative High SchoolIdahoSalmon School District
20210.450.420.13
20200.320.410.15
20190.580.410.15
20100.060.340.05
20080.080.320.07
20070.080.310.07
20060.100.290.05
20050.100.280.06
20040.080.280.07
20030.280.250.05
20020.180.270.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
32%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1998-2025)

YearSalmon Alternative High SchoolIdahoSalmon School District
202575%32%
2024100%26%38%
2023100%24%35%
2022100%20%37%
2021100%25%39%
2019100%31%41%
201347%38%41%
201269%39%39%
201161%36%31%
201043%33%36%
200942%29%35%
200837%27%31%
200767%27%33%
200667%28%34%
200562%28%33%
200450%27%32%
200364%27%27%
200270%26%28%
200167%25%25%
199968%23%24%
199889%24%22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2025)

YearSalmon Alternative High SchoolIdahoSalmon School District
202517%7%
2024100%8%9%
202329%9%9%
2022100%4%8%
202167%6%8%
201929%8%8%
201311%9%9%
20126%10%13%
201114%9%12%
20103%10%9%
200919%10%11%
200819%10%13%
20078%10%14%
200619%10%22%
200524%10%18%
200417%10%14%
200316%9%18%
200215%10%11%
200117%10%13%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Salmon School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Savages
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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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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

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