Notus High School is a high school in Notus, Idaho.
Serving 144 students in grades 7-12, Notus Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Notus Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Notus Jr/sr High School's student population of 144 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Notus Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Notus Jr/sr High School is 0.43, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Notus Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Notus Jr/sr High School is ranked #356 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Notus Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Notus Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Notus Jr/sr High School?
144 students attend Notus Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Notus Jr/sr High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Notus Jr/sr High School?
Notus Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Notus Jr/sr High School offer ?
Notus Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Notus Jr/sr High School part of?
Notus Jr/sr High School is part of Notus School District.
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