Sugar-Salem High School is a four-year public secondary school in Sugar City, Idaho, the only traditional high school of the Sugar-Salem Joint School District #322 in Madison County. The school colors are royal blue and white and the mascot is a digger, a reference to sugar beet cultivation.
Serving 584 students in grades 9-12, Sugar-salem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar-salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sugar-salem High School's student population of 584 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1989
Colors
Royal blue & white;
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sugar-salem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar-salem High School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sugar-salem Digger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar-salem High School's ranking?
Sugar-salem High School is ranked #481 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Sugar-salem High School often compared to?
Sugar-salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sugar-salem High School?
The graduation rate of Sugar-salem High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Sugar-salem High School?
584 students attend Sugar-salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sugar-salem High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar-salem High School?
Sugar-salem High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sugar-salem High School offer ?
Sugar-salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugar-salem High School part of?
Sugar-salem High School is part of Sugar-Salem Joint School District.
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