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NORTH FREMONT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

3581 EAST 1300 NORTH, ASHTON, ID 83420FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
316
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$10,742
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 25% vs nat'l
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 316 students in grades 06–12 in ASHTON, Idaho.
25% below average funding
District spends $10,742 per pupil, 25% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

NORTH FREMONT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in ASHTON, Idaho, serving grades 06–12 with 316 students. The district invests $10,742 per student — 25% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at NORTH FREMONT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

316
Total Students
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
26%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution169 male · 147 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility26%
National avg 52% · 83 students
Student Composition
83%
13%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160111000203

Academic Outcomes at NORTH FREMONT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83420

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,742Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,742
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,727
Student Support$2,041
Administration$1,289
Operations$1,611
Other$1,074
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,742 spent per student, an estimated $4,759 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
21%
State government
57.7%
Local (property tax)
21.0%
Federal programs
21.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,742/student, 25% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HENRYS FORK ELEMENTARYASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPARKER-EGIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Middle
SOUTH FREMONT JR HIGH
↓
High School
SOUTH FREMONT HIGH SCHOOLFIVE-COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyFremont County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)652-7468
NCES ID: 160111000203
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ASHTON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Elem
HENRYS FORK ELEMENTARY
603 students · PK–05
● 42 opp56% FRL
High
SOUTH FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL
457 students · 09–12
● 42 opp40% FRL
Mid
SOUTH FREMONT JR HIGH
365 students · 06–08
● 42 opp49% FRL
Elem
ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
260 students · PK–05
● 47 opp39% FRL
Elem
TETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
122 students · PK–05
● 42 opp45% FRL
Elem
PARKER-EGIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
90 students · PK–05
● 42 opp43% FRL
High
FIVE-COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
9 students · 05–12
● 42 opp
District School Rankings
Location
3581 EAST 1300 NORTH, ASHTON, ID 83420
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.