Enrollment
1,445
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160324000998
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Ridge High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Ridge High School
Canyon Ridge High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Twin Falls, Idaho, enrolling 1,445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,445 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Twin Falls District spends $8,807 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.8% 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 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Twin Falls District also operates Twin Falls High School (1,381 students) and Vera C O'leary Middle School (758 students) alongside Canyon Ridge 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 Canyon Ridge High School compares
Canyon Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,807
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Falls District, which includes Canyon Ridge High School.
$8,807
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 59.8%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~1,445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Canyon Ridge High School a good school?
Canyon Ridge High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho. 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 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.
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