Enrollment
1,176
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Idaho Falls, ID
Bonneville High School
Federal NCES profile for Bonneville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160093000169
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonneville High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonneville High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonneville High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160093000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonneville High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonneville High School
Bonneville High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 1,176 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Idaho schools and 35% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,176 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Bonneville Joint District spends $8,318 per pupil, 30% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students) and Hillcrest High School (1,230 students) alongside Bonneville 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 Bonneville High School compares
Bonneville 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 46% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,176 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,176
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Idaho - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,318
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Bonneville High School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonneville Joint District, which includes Bonneville High School.
$8,318
Per student
-30%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 Bonneville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iona Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonneville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bonneville High School
How many students attend Bonneville High School?
Bonneville High School has 1,176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonneville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonneville High School is 23.1:1, which is 35% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonneville High School?
15.7% of students at Bonneville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonneville High School?
The largest demographic group at Bonneville High School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonneville High School?
Bonneville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonneville High School rank among high schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonneville High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
Is Bonneville High School a good school?
Bonneville High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho. 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 Bonneville Joint District?
Besides Bonneville High School, Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students), Hillcrest High School (1,230 students), and Black Canyon Middle School (810 students). See the Bonneville Joint District district page for the complete list.
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