Snake River Juvenile Detention serves 5 students in grades 1-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snake River Juvenile Detention ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Snake River Juvenile Detention's student population of 5 students has declined by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Snake River Juvenile Detention is 0.32, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
80%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Snake River Juvenile Detention?
5 students attend Snake River Juvenile Detention.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Snake River Juvenile Detention students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snake River Juvenile Detention?
Snake River Juvenile Detention has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Snake River Juvenile Detention offer ?
Snake River Juvenile Detention offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Snake River Juvenile Detention part of?
Snake River Juvenile Detention is part of Twin Falls School District.
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