Enrollment
93
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rexburg, ID
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160192000296
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rexburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rexburg, ID.
School address
District: Madison District · Idaho
NCES ID 160192000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High School
Central High School is a small combined-grade school in Rexburg, Idaho, enrolling 93 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 98% of Idaho schools and 81% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 93 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #45, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 93 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Madison District spends $8,120 per pupil, 32% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students) and Madison Junior High School (1,261 students) alongside Central 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 Central High School compares
Central 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 81% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▲ 10% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
31:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 98% in Idaho - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,120
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 93 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Central High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison District, which includes Central High School.
$8,120
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 21.7%
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 Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~93 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 93 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rexburg, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 31:1, which is 81% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
32.3% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Rexburg, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High School rank among schools in Rexburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rexburg, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rexburg on the city page.
Is Central High School a good school?
Central High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho schools. 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 Madison District?
Besides Central High School, Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students), Madison Junior High School (1,261 students), and Madison Middle School (878 students). See the Madison District district page for the complete list.
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