Enrollment
347
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Buhl, ID
Buhl High School
Federal NCES profile for Buhl High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160048000102
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buhl High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Buhl · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Buhl High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buhl High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Buhl, ID.
School address
District: Buhl Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160048000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buhl High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buhl High School
Buhl High School is a mid-sized high school in Buhl, Idaho, enrolling 347 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.0% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Buhl Joint District spends $9,496 per pupil, 20% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Buhl Joint District also operates Popplewell Elementary School (542 students) and Buhl Middle School (298 students) alongside Buhl 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 Buhl High School compares
Buhl 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 15% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Idaho - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,496
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Buhl High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buhl Joint District, which includes Buhl High School.
$9,496
Per student
-20%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.1%
State 64.6%
Federal 26.3%
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 Buhl High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popplewell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buhl Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakapa Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buhl High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Buhl High School
How many students attend Buhl High School?
Buhl High School has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buhl, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buhl High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buhl High School is 15.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buhl High School?
25.0% of students at Buhl High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buhl High School?
The largest demographic group at Buhl High School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Buhl, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buhl High School?
Buhl High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Buhl High School rank among public schools in Buhl?
By Resource Investment Index, Buhl High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Buhl, 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 Buhl on the city page.
Is Buhl High School a good school?
Buhl High School earns 28/100 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 Buhl Joint District?
Besides Buhl High School, Buhl Joint District also operates Popplewell Elementary School (542 students), Buhl Middle School (298 students), and Wakapa Academy (11 students). See the Buhl Joint District district page for the complete list.
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