Raft River Jr/Sr High School is located in Malta, Idaho and teaches grades 7–12. The first school building was built in 1883 and had around 25 students. A brick building was built in 1902. The high school moved to a new facility in 1955. The current enrollment is 149.
Serving 158 students in grades 7-12, Raft River 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raft River Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Raft River Jr/sr High School's student population of 158 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Raft River Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raft River Jr/sr High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raft River Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Raft River Jr/sr High School is ranked #379 out of 709 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raft River Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Raft River Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Raft River Jr/sr High School?
158 students attend Raft River Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Raft River Jr/sr High School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raft River Jr/sr High School?
Raft River Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raft River Jr/sr High School offer ?
Raft River Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raft River Jr/sr High School part of?
Raft River Jr/sr High School is part of Cassia County Joint School District.
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