- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Twin Falls, ID
Canyon Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160324000998
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Ridge High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Ridge High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324000998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Canyon Ridge High School held near 1,437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 70.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 160324000998 · Twin Falls, ID High · MID · TRAD
1,445 enr · 20.4:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Twin Falls High School (1,381 students)
Canyon Ridge High School held near 1,437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 70.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Canyon Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445 students
- Twin Falls Hig
Twin Falls High School
1,381 students
- Vera C O'leary
Vera C O'leary Middle School
758 students
- Robert Stuart
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- Pillar Falls E
Pillar Falls Elementary
582 students
What this shows Canyon Ridge High School reports 1,445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Ridge High School compares
Canyon Ridge 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 39% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,445 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,445
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Idaho - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,657
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Canyon Ridge High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera C O'leary Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Stuart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pillar Falls Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Ridge High School
How many students attend Canyon Ridge High School?
Canyon Ridge High School has 1,445 students enrolled. It is a high school in Twin Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 1,409 (2022-23) → 1,437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Ridge High School is 20.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Ridge High School?
18.0% of students at Canyon Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Ridge High School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Ridge High School?
Canyon Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Canyon Ridge High School rank among high schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Ridge High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Twin 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 Twin Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Falls District?
Besides Canyon Ridge High School, Twin Falls District also operates Twin Falls High School (1,381 students), Vera C O'leary Middle School (758 students), and Robert Stuart Middle School (690 students). See the Twin Falls District district page for the complete list.