- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Firth High School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 160108000198 · Firth, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 20.3:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: A W Johnson Elementary School (256 students)
Firth High School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Firth High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Firth High School
305 students
- A W Johnson El
A W Johnson Elementary School
256 students
- Firth Middle S
Firth Middle School
247 students
What this shows Firth High School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Firth High School compares
Firth 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$8,817
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
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.
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
District finance for Firth District reports $8,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~305 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.