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St Maries High School

Summary:

St Maries High School is a public high school serving 285 students in grades 9-12 in the small town of Saint Maries, Idaho. The school has consistently strong academic performance, ranking 30th out of 106 Idaho high schools and earning a 4-star rating, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts that exceed state and district averages. However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and a lack of racial diversity compared to nearby schools.

Academically, St Maries High School stands out, with 74.3% of students proficient in English Language Arts, well above the state average of 52.2% and the St Maries Joint District average of 43.8%. The school's four-year graduation rate is also relatively high, ranging from 80.0% to 92.7% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the 50.0% graduation rate at Lakeside High School in the neighboring Plummer-Worley Joint District. However, St Maries High School's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.5% is an area of concern, though still lower than the 51.3% rate at Lakeside High School.

One notable difference between St Maries High School and its neighbors is the racial diversity of the student population. St Maries High School has a predominantly white student body, with only 3.86% to 5.96% of students identifying as non-white over the past three years. In contrast, Lakeside High School has a much more diverse population, with 61.95% of students identifying as Native American and 12.39% as two or more races. This lack of diversity at St Maries High School is an area the school may want to address to better reflect the broader community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 424 Hells Gulch Road
       Saint Maries, ID  83861-9803

(208) 245-2142

District: St Maries Joint District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,149 Help


Feeder schools for St Maries High School:

Elementary:    Heyburn Elementary School
    Upriver Elementary School
Middle:    St Maries Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Two or more races:
6.8%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St Maries High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St Maries High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Maries High School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare St Maries High School employs 18.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Maries High School is $11,149.
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Rank History for St Maries High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 54.57 76th 151 49.7%
2009 42.05 68th 128 46.9%
2010 63.42 58th 169 65.7%
2011 58.87 71st 165 57.0%
2012 65.49 58th 162 64.2%
2013 66.22 44th 160 72.5%
2017 50.11 47th 101 53.5%
2018 58.20 20th 52 61.5%
2023 68.17 30th 106 71.7%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for St Maries High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 410 410
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 424 424
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 441 441
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 431 431
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 404 404
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 394 394
2001 346 0 4 4 6 n/a n/a 0 360
2002 344 0 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 358
2003 344 0 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 358
2004 331 0 2 4 8 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 337 0 5 6 9 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 344 1 5 9 11 n/a n/a 0 370
2007 339 1 5 10 14 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 340 1 2 14 17 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 341 4 3 11 18 n/a n/a 0 377
2010 328 4 2 8 16 n/a n/a 0 358
2011 288 1 1 11 7 1 13 0 322
2012 289 1 1 10 3 0 8 0 312
2013 274 1 1 5 4 0 10 0 295
2014 250 0 1 8 2 0 7 0 268
2015 231 0 0 5 1 0 7 0 244
2016 241 0 0 7 1 0 5 0 254
2017 265 0 0 7 1 0 9 0 282
2018 272 0 0 9 1 0 8 0 290
2019 264 0 0 7 4 0 14 0 289
2020 255 0 0 8 4 0 11 0 278
2021 243 0 0 6 3 0 14 0 266
2022 254 0 0 12 1 0 16 0 283
2023 252 0 2 11 2 1 17 0 285
2024 247 1 2 11 1 0 19 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St Maries High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 410 23.5 17.4 19.3
1992 424 21.2 20.0 19.8
1993 441 20.5 21.5 24.5
1994 435 21.9 19.9 23
1995 434 23.1 18.8 24
1996 434 23.1 18.8 24
1997 434 22.5 19.3 18.2
1998 431 21.6 20.0 21.6
1999 404 21.6 18.7 28.7
2000 394 21.3 18.5 35.5
2001 360 22.1 16.3 36.4
2002 358 20.9 17.1 38.8
2003 358 20.9 17.1 38.8
2004 345 20.7 16.7 37.4
2005 357 20.6 17.3 37.5
2006 370 21.7 17.1 36.5
2007 369 21.8 16.9 42.5
2008 374 22.6 16.5 52.4
2009 377 22.1 17.1 60.2
2010 358 22.3 16.0 55
2011 322 23.5 13.7 54.3
2012 312 22.5 13.8 51
2013 295 20.3 14.5 51.5
2014 268 19.3 13.8 43.7
2015 244 21.0 11.6 47.5
2016 254 20.0 12.7 44.5
2017 282 18.7 15.0 44.3
2018 290 18.4 15.7 40
2019 289 17.2 16.7 36.3
2020 278 18.4 15.0 39.6
2021 266 19.1 13.8 25.6
2022 283 19.8 14.2 27.2
2023 285 18.9 15.0 32.6
2024 281 18.2 15.4 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St Maries High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 410 23.5 17.4 19.3
1992 424 21.2 20.0 19.8
1993 441 20.5 21.5 24.5
1994 435 21.9 19.9 23
1995 434 23.1 18.8 24
1996 434 23.1 18.8 24
1997 434 22.5 19.3 18.2
1998 431 21.6 20.0 21.6
1999 404 21.6 18.7 28.7
2000 394 21.3 18.5 35.5
2001 360 22.1 16.3 36.4
2002 358 20.9 17.1 38.8
2003 358 20.9 17.1 38.8
2004 345 20.7 16.7 37.4
2005 357 20.6 17.3 37.5
2006 370 21.7 17.1 36.5
2007 369 21.8 16.9 42.5
2008 374 22.6 16.5 52.4
2009 377 22.1 17.1 60.2
2010 358 22.3 16.0 55
2011 322 23.5 13.7 54.3
2012 312 22.5 13.8 51
2013 295 20.3 14.5 51.5
2014 268 19.3 13.8 43.7
2015 244 21.0 11.6 47.5
2016 254 20.0 12.7 44.5
2017 282 18.7 15.0 44.3
2018 290 18.4 15.7 40
2019 289 17.2 16.7 36.3
2020 278 18.4 15.0 39.6
2021 266 19.1 13.8 25.6
2022 283 19.8 14.2 27.2
2023 285 18.9 15.0 32.6
2024 281 18.2 15.4 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for St Maries High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $885 (7.9%) $10,265 (92.1%) $11,149

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Maries High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (St Maries High School)73.174.3
 1.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (St Maries Joint District)52.243.8
 8.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students289285
 1.4%
African American00
American Indian42
 50%
Asian02
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander01
White264252
 4.5%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%32.6%
 3.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about St Maries High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended St Maries High School.

Students at St Maries High School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

St Maries High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heyburn Elementary School
Elementary : Upriver Elementary School
Middle : St Maries Middle School


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