CAMBRIDGE JOINT DISTRICT

Located at 40 North 4th Street in Cambridge, Idaho, the Cambridge Joint District serves as an essential educational anchor for its surrounding remote, rural community. Operating as a traditional, open public school district, it delivers a continuous educational pathway for local families, offering comprehensive instruction from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across two operational schools. During the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a tight-knit student body of 156 students. This small scale creates an inviting, personalized academic environment where learners receive individualized attention throughout their primary and secondary education.

The district's dedicated workforce is a cornerstone of its educational approach, providing a remarkably robust support system for a community of its size. Cambridge Joint District employs approximately 58 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, including nearly 32.5 teacher FTEs, nearly 4 FTE instructional aides, and over 21 FTE support personnel. This exceptionally favorable educator-to-student ratio allows for small class sizes, targeted academic interventions, and strong, communicative relationships between educators, students, and parents. For families seeking a supportive small-town school experience and researchers studying rural public education models, Cambridge Joint District offers a compelling example of community-centered learning in Idaho.