PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL

679 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Preston High School, located at 151 East 2nd South in Preston, Idaho, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Preston School District, the high school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and preparation for post-secondary opportunities. The school typically serves students in grades 9 through 12, acting as a central hub for academic development in the rural Franklin County region.

Beyond its traditional classroom instruction, Preston High School is known for maintaining a strong sense of community spirit and school pride. The institution offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and student-led organizations, which are designed to support a well-rounded student experience. By balancing rigorous educational standards with diverse activities, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens and equip its graduates with the necessary skills to succeed in their future endeavors.

679

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	583
Hispanic	73
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	4

White
583 (85.9%)
Hispanic
73 (10.8%)
American Indian
10 (1.5%)
Two or More
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)852-0280
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 9 187

Grade 10 176

Grade 11 179

Grade 12 137