Enrollment
1,298
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Idaho Falls Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160153000262
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idaho Falls Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Idaho Falls Senior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idaho Falls Senior High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idaho Falls Senior High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idaho Falls Senior High School
Idaho Falls Senior High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 1,298 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,298 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Idaho Falls District spends $8,895 per pupil, 25% 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.
Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students) and Taylorview Middle School (753 students) alongside Idaho Falls Senior 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 Idaho Falls Senior High School compares
Idaho Falls Senior 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 39% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,298 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,298
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
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
20:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Idaho - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,895
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Idaho Falls Senior High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Falls District, which includes Idaho Falls Senior High School.
$8,895
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 59.9%
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 Idaho Falls Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idaho Falls Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,298 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Idaho Falls Senior High School
How many students attend Idaho Falls Senior High School?
Idaho Falls Senior High School has 1,298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Falls Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Falls Senior High School is 20:1, which is 17% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idaho Falls Senior High School?
17.8% of students at Idaho Falls Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idaho Falls Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Idaho Falls Senior High School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idaho Falls Senior High School?
Idaho Falls Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Idaho Falls Senior High School rank among high schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Idaho Falls Senior High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Idaho 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 Idaho Falls on the city page.
Is Idaho Falls Senior High School a good school?
Idaho Falls Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Idaho Falls District?
Besides Idaho Falls Senior High School, Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students), Taylorview Middle School (753 students), and Eagle Rock Middle School (704 students). See the Idaho Falls District district page for the complete list.
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