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MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

12655 SOUTH OLD HIGHWAY 91, ARIMO, ID 83214MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
405
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$10,540
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 27% vs nat'l
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 405 students in grades 07–12 in ARIMO, Idaho.
27% below average funding
District spends $10,540 per pupil, 27% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in ARIMO, Idaho, serving grades 07–12 with 405 students. The district invests $10,540 per student — 27% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 20% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

405
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
20%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution214 male · 191 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility20%
National avg 52% · 80 students
Student Composition
94%
White94%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160195000347

Academic Outcomes at MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 78th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83214

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,540Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,540
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,638
Student Support$2,003
Administration$1,265
Operations$1,581
Other$1,054
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,540 spent per student, an estimated $4,669 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
21%
State government
61.7%
Local (property tax)
20.6%
Federal programs
17.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 20% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,540/student, 27% 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
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLINKOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
MARSH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyBannock County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)254-3711
NCES ID: 160195000347
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ARIMO 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 MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT
Elem
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
281 students · PK–06
● 50 opp27% FRL
Elem
INKOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
223 students · PK–06
● 48 opp21% FRL
Mid
MARSH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
188 students · 07–08
● 50 opp25% FRL
Elem
DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
96 students · PK–06
● 50 opp38% FRL
Elem
LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
65 students · PK–06
● 50 opp25% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12655 SOUTH OLD HIGHWAY 91, ARIMO, ID 83214
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.