Enrollment
436
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160006000003
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in American Falls · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Falls High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Falls High School
American Falls High School is a mid-sized high school in American Falls, Idaho, enrolling 436 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 436 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (40%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
American Falls Joint District also operates Hillcrest Elementary School (357 students) and J.R. Simplot Elementary School (350 students) alongside American Falls High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American Falls High School compares
American Falls High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Falls Joint District, which includes American Falls High School.
$11,505
Per student
-4%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 53.9%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is American Falls High School a good school?
American Falls High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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