Enrollment
129
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 160252001057
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall — Pierce, ID
Federal NCES profile for Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 23
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Orofino Joint District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall reports 129 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 129 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Orofino Joint District spends $15,363 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.4% from local sources (property taxes), 59.6% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 71% in Idaho — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,363
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 129 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 129 Top 20% in Idaho — larger than 80% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 19.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160252001057
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 129:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orofino Joint District, which includes Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall.
$15,363
Per student
+19%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 59.6%
Federal 17.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
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Frequently asked questions about Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall
How many students attend Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall?
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall has 129 students enrolled. It is a high school in PIERCE, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall is 19.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall?
The largest demographic group at Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall is White at 59.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in PIERCE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall?
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.