RAFT RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
55 NORTH 100 WEST TROJAN DRIVE
MALTA, ID 83342
154 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Raft River Jr./Sr. High School, located in the rural community of Malta, Idaho, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12. As a small, tight-knit institution, the school emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students benefit from close relationships with faculty and staff. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Raft River Valley, fostering a strong sense of school spirit, often centered around their mascot, the "Trojan."

Academically and extracurricularly, the school is designed to meet the unique needs of a small-town student body, typically offering a combination of core curriculum, vocational training, and athletic opportunities. Because of its size, Raft River High encourages high levels of student participation, allowing students to engage in a wide variety of activities and leadership roles. By maintaining a focus on community values and academic preparation, the school strives to equip its graduates with the skills necessary for success in both higher education and the regional workforce.
154
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (89.0%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6%)
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: CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)645-2220
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 7 17
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 33
Grade 10 32
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 26
Gender Ratio