Malad City, Idaho is a small rural town located in the heart of Oneida County. Its population of approximately 3,000 people is served by a single public school district – Malad School District #151. The district is rated as “Above Average” by the State Department of Education and offers comprehensive educational programs from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. All students are offered a range of courses in mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, world languages, physical education and health sciences. The school district also emphasizes the importance of career preparation and college readiness and has partnered with nearby institutions to offer dual enrollment options to qualifying seniors. Local education initiatives include an afterschool program that provides tutoring assistance and enrichment activities for elementary students as well as community partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide internships and job shadowing opportunities for high schoolers. Overall, Malad City prides itself on having excellent educational opportunities available for its residents and visitors alike.
Malad City schools spend $6,582 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 20 pupils per teacher, 615 students per librarian, and 15,383 children per counselor.