- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · American Falls, ID
American Falls High School
Federal NCES profile for American Falls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160006000003
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Falls High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in American Falls · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
American Falls High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Falls High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in American Falls, ID.
School address
District: American Falls Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160006000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
American Falls High School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 160006000003 · American Falls, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 17.4:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillcrest Elementary School (357 students)
American Falls High School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
American Falls High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
American Falls High School
436 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary School
357 students
- J.R. Simplot E
J.R. Simplot Elementary School
350 students
- William Thomas
William Thomas Middle School
333 students
- American Falls 38
American Falls Academy
38 students
What this shows American Falls High School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Falls High School compares
American Falls High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▲ 29% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Idaho - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 40.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, American Falls High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for American Falls Joint District reports $12,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American Falls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J.R. Simplot Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Thomas Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Falls Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Falls High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Falls High School
How many students attend American Falls High School?
American Falls High School has 436 students enrolled. It is a high school in American Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Falls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at American Falls High School is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Falls High School?
37.8% of students at American Falls High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Falls High School?
The largest demographic group at American Falls High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in American Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Falls High School?
American Falls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Falls High School rank among public schools in American Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, American Falls High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in American Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in American Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in American Falls Joint District?
Besides American Falls High School, American Falls Joint District also operates Hillcrest Elementary School (357 students), J.R. Simplot Elementary School (350 students), and William Thomas Middle School (333 students). See the American Falls Joint District district page for the complete list.