GLENNS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL

GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT
639 NORTH BANNOCK STREET
GLENNS FERRY, ID 83623
128 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Glenns Ferry High School, located in the small rural community of Glenns Ferry, Idaho, serves as a central hub for secondary education in Elmore County. As a relatively small school, it emphasizes a tight-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and close relationships with faculty. The school focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, vocational training, or the local workforce, while maintaining a strong sense of community spirit that reflects the values of its surrounding agricultural area.

The school is an integral part of the local district, often serving as the primary venue for community events, athletics, and extracurricular engagement. Despite its remote location, Glenns Ferry High School strives to provide a well-rounded academic experience, offering a range of core curriculum subjects alongside various elective opportunities. By fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, the institution aims to help its student body navigate the challenges of modern education while staying deeply connected to the unique culture and traditions of Glenns Ferry.
128
Total Students
9.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    77 (60.2%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (39.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)366-7434
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 30
Grade 10 32
Grade 11 37
Grade 12 29
Gender Ratio