High Schools in Jerome Joint District

The Jerome Joint District in Idaho is home to two high schools: Jerome High School and Falls City Academy. While Jerome High School is the larger of the two with 1,215 students, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Idaho high schools and underperforms the state average in academic measures like ISAT test scores. In contrast, the smaller Falls City Academy, with just 79 students, has a predominantly Hispanic student population and significantly lower four-year graduation rates compared to Jerome High School and the state average.

The data reveals concerning disparities in academic performance and outcomes between the two schools. Jerome High School's ISAT math proficiency rate is 22.4%, well below the state average of 42.2%, while its English language arts proficiency rate is 51.7%, slightly below the state's 53.3%. Falls City Academy's academic performance is even lower, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to address these challenges. Additionally, the higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Falls City Academy suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's lower performance and graduation rates.

These findings raise questions about equity and the distribution of resources within the Jerome Joint District. The significant differences in outcomes between the two high schools suggest that more needs to be done to ensure all students in the district have access to quality education and the support they need to succeed. Addressing these disparities should be a priority for the district to provide a more equitable educational experience for all students in the Jerome Joint District.