Payette Alternative Center serves 10 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
30%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Payette Alternative Center?
10 students attend Payette Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Payette Alternative Center students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Payette Alternative Center?
Payette Alternative Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Payette Alternative Center offer ?
Payette Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Payette Alternative Center part of?
Payette Alternative Center is part of Payette Joint School District.
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