Salmon High School
high school in Idaho, United States
Salmon Jr/Sr High School is a public high school located in Salmon, Idaho. Salmon High School is a part of the Salmon School District #291.
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities offered by the school include FFA, Travel Club, Natural Helpers, National Honor Society, Robotics, student council, pep band, and Key club. School-supported programs include wrestling, football, basketball, cross-country, track & field, baseball, softball, golf, volleyball, cheer, ice hockey, and rodeo.
The Nep & Mary Ellen Lynch Center, known locally as The Lynch Center, opened in May 2021. This $5 million facility is the primary gym at Salmon High School for basketball, volleyball, and wrestling.
Graduation requirements
In order to receive a diploma from Salmon High School, students must maintain a "C" average (a 2.0 GPA) in core subjects. The number of credits required varies between graduation years, currently ranging from 46 to 50. In addition, students who entered 9th grade on or after the Fall of 2009 must take either the ACT, SAT, or COMPASS college placement test. The same group of students must complete a senior project.
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