Enrollment
104
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kuna, ID
Initial Point High School
Federal NCES profile for Initial Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160177000962
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Initial Point High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Kuna · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Initial Point High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Initial Point High School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Kuna, ID.
School address
District: Kuna Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160177000962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Initial Point High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Initial Point High School
Initial Point High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Kuna, Idaho, enrolling 104 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 104 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 104 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Kuna Joint District spends $8,637 per pupil, 28% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kuna Joint District also operates Kuna High School (1,624 students) and Reed Elementary School (675 students) alongside Initial Point 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 Initial Point High School compares
Initial Point 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 51% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Idaho - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,637
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 104 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.
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 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Initial Point High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kuna Joint District, which includes Initial Point High School.
$8,637
Per student
-28%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 58.9%
Federal 18.1%
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 Initial Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reed Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kuna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Trail Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont H Teed Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Initial Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Initial Point High School
How many students attend Initial Point High School?
Initial Point High School has 104 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kuna, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Initial Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Initial Point High School is 14.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Initial Point High School?
14.3% of students at Initial Point High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Initial Point High School?
The largest demographic group at Initial Point High School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Kuna, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Initial Point High School?
Initial Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Initial Point High School rank among public schools in Kuna?
By Resource Investment Index, Initial Point High School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Kuna, 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 Kuna on the city page.
Is Initial Point High School a good school?
Initial Point High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Kuna Joint District?
Besides Initial Point High School, Kuna Joint District also operates Kuna High School (1,624 students), Reed Elementary School (675 students), and Kuna Middle School (672 students). See the Kuna Joint District district page for the complete list.
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