Five-county Detention Center serves 16 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Five-county Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Five-county Detention Center's student population of 16 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Five-county Detention Center is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
13%
1%
White
37%
73%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Five-county Detention Center?
16 students attend Five-county Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Five-county Detention Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Five-county Detention Center?
Five-county Detention Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Five-county Detention Center offer ?
Five-county Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Five-county Detention Center part of?
Five-county Detention Center is part of Fremont County Joint School District.
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