BENNETT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

560 EAST JACKSON
MOUNTAIN HOME, ID 83647

88 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Bennett Mountain High School, located at 550 East Jackson in Mountain Home, Idaho, serves as the district’s alternative high school. It is designed to provide a personalized and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle with the traditional large-school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible curriculum, the school focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal obstacles, recover credits, and ultimately earn their high school diplomas in a setting that emphasizes individual attention.

The school is deeply integrated into the Mountain Home School District's mission to ensure all students have a pathway to graduation. Beyond academic instruction, Bennett Mountain High School prioritizes character development and student engagement, aiming to foster a sense of belonging and accountability. Through its focused approach, the school acts as a vital resource for students looking for a fresh start, providing them with the necessary tools and support system to transition successfully into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENNETT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	22
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
63 (71.6%)
Hispanic
22 (25.0%)
Two or More
2 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)587-3837
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 8 1

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 8

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 47