Challis Junior Senior High School in Challis, Idaho on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Challis Junior Senior High School is a rural public school in Challis, Idaho that is part of Challis Joint School District 181. It serves 146 students in grades 7 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 12

146 Students

15 Teachers

1250 Norse Dr

Challis, ID 83226 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Challis Junior Senior High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Fife

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Challis Junior Senior High School Demographics

45%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Challis Junior Senior High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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