Notus High School
| Notus Jr./Sr. High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
25257 Notus Road , Idaho 83607 | |
| Information | |
| Other name | Notus High School |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Notus School District 135[1] |
| Principal | Jen Wright[2] |
| Teaching staff | 14.52 (FTE)[3] |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 144[3] (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.92[3] |
| Colors | Royal blue and white |
| Mascot | Pirate |
| Nickname | Notus Pirates |
| IHSAA Division | 1A |
| Website | Notus Pirates |
Notus Jr./Sr. School is a school located in Notus, Canyon County, Idaho.[4] The school follows an educational structure that covers grades 7–9 (typical for a Middle School) and grades 10–12 (typical for a High School).
The enrolment by Grade numbers are: 26 (Grade 7); 23 (Grade 8); 22 (Grade 9); 20 (Grade 10); 26 (Grade 11); and 27 (Grade 12). 78 males and 66 females are enrolled at the school. 70.8% of the students are White, and 27% are Hispanic.[3]
The school is a part of Notus School District 135, which also includes Notus Elementary school and Cossa Regional Technical Education Center.[1] The principal of the school is Ms. Jen Wright.[2]
Shooting
On April 16, 1999, 15-year-old student Shawn Cooper entered Notus Jr./Sr. High School carrying a shotgun wrapped in a blanket. Once inside, he fired two shots that narrowly missed people before being subdued and arrested. Cooper was apparently experiencing a manic episode during the shooting. Nobody was harmed during the incident.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Notus School District 135". Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "About Us". Notus Jr./Sr. High School. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "NOTUS JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ "Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ "Did teen in school shooting have hit list? Driver was told hidden gun was science project". Deseret News. January 19, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2025.