Camas County High School is a four-year public secondary school in Fairfield, Idaho. The school colors are navy blue and gold and the mascot is a Musher.
Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Camas County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Camas County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Camas County High School's student population of 65 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Camas County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Camas County High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camas County High School's ranking?
Camas County High School is ranked #251 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Camas County High School?
The graduation rate of Camas County High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Camas County High School?
65 students attend Camas County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Camas County High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camas County High School?
Camas County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Camas County High School offer ?
Camas County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Camas County High School part of?
Camas County High School is part of Camas County School District.
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