Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School, commonly known as Sho-Ban School is a high school in Fort Hall, Idaho. It serves the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. It is operated by Shoshone-Bannock School District #537, though it does not geographically include any area in Bannock County.
Shoshone-bannock School serves 130 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoshone-bannock School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shoshone-bannock School's student population of 130 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 90% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Motto
We Are A Small School...But A Big Family
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shoshone-bannock School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Headdress
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shoshone-bannock School?
The graduation rate of Shoshone-bannock School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Shoshone-bannock School?
130 students attend Shoshone-bannock School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Shoshone-bannock School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shoshone-bannock School?
Shoshone-bannock School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shoshone-bannock School offer ?
Shoshone-bannock School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoshone-bannock School part of?
Shoshone-bannock School is part of Shoshone-Bannock School District.
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