Blackfoot School District 55

Blackfoot School District 55 is a local educational agency located in Blackfoot, Idaho, serving the northern portion of the Fort Hall Reservation. As a U.S. local government and school district registered in SAM.gov, the district provides comprehensive educational services to a diverse student population, with a particular focus on supporting American Indian and Alaska Native students. The district is committed to delivering high-quality educational programs that address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of its students while ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards.

The district has received numerous federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, including Indian Education Formula Grants, Impact Aid Program grants, and sub-awards from the Idaho State Board of Education. These grants have supported a wide range of educational services and programs, such as special education (preschool and state grants), career technical education, migrant education, teacher quality improvement, English language acquisition, student support and academic enrichment, and school nutrition programs. A notable highlight is a $9,979,320 Economic Development Administration grant in 2022 to convert a facility into the Blackfoot Technical Education Center, which will provide vocational training in automotive repair, welding, nursing, and other in-demand occupations. The district's grant awards consistently demonstrate a commitment to comprehensive educational support, cultural preservation, and economic development for its community, particularly for American Indian students and the local Shoshone-Bannock Tribe.