Enrollment
1,140
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jerome, ID
Jerome High School
Federal NCES profile for Jerome High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160159000284
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerome High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Jerome · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerome High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerome High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Jerome, ID.
School address
District: Jerome Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160159000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jerome High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jerome High School
Jerome High School is a large high school in Jerome, Idaho, enrolling 1,140 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,140 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (42%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Jerome Joint District spends $8,499 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 385 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,140 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jerome Joint District also operates Jerome Middle School (937 students) and Horizon Elementary School (486 students) alongside Jerome 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 Jerome High School compares
Jerome 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▲ 22% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,140 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,140
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Idaho - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,499
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
285
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
White 41.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Jerome High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jerome Joint District, which includes Jerome High School.
$8,499
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 62.0%
Federal 22.1%
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 Jerome High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falls City Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerome High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~1,140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jerome High School
How many students attend Jerome High School?
Jerome High School has 1,140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jerome, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerome High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerome High School is 18.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jerome High School?
35.6% of students at Jerome High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerome High School?
The largest demographic group at Jerome High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Jerome, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerome High School?
Jerome High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Jerome High School rank among public schools in Jerome?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerome High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Jerome, 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 Jerome on the city page.
Is Jerome High School a good school?
Jerome High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Jerome Joint District?
Besides Jerome High School, Jerome Joint District also operates Jerome Middle School (937 students), Horizon Elementary School (486 students), and Summit Elementary (460 students). See the Jerome Joint District district page for the complete list.
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