Enrollment
305
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Firth, ID
Firth High School
Federal NCES profile for Firth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160108000198
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Firth High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Firth · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Firth High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Firth High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Firth, ID.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Firth High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Firth High School
Firth High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Firth, Idaho, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 305 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.
Among 186 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Firth District spends $7,956 per pupil, 33% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Firth District also operates A W Johnson Elementary School (256 students) and Firth Middle School (247 students) alongside Firth 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 Firth High School compares
Firth 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 30% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
20.3:1
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
$7,956
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Firth High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Firth District, which includes Firth High School.
$7,956
Per student
-33%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 73.5%
Federal 14.7%
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 Firth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A W Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Firth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Firth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~305 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Firth High School
How many students attend Firth High School?
Firth High School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Firth, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Firth High School is 20.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Firth High School?
20.6% of students at Firth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Firth High School?
The largest demographic group at Firth High School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Firth, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Firth High School?
Firth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Firth High School rank among public schools in Firth?
By Resource Investment Index, Firth High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Firth, 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 Firth on the city page.
Is Firth High School a good school?
Firth High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Firth District?
Besides Firth High School, Firth District also operates A W Johnson Elementary School (256 students) and Firth Middle School (247 students). See the Firth District district page for the complete list.
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