Enrollment
1,624
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kuna, ID
Kuna High School
Federal NCES profile for Kuna High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160177000307
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kuna High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Kuna · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kuna High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kuna High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Kuna, ID.
School address
District: Kuna Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160177000307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kuna High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kuna High School
Kuna High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Kuna, Idaho, enrolling 1,624 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Idaho average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,624 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 36/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
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 Reed Elementary School (675 students) and Kuna Middle School (672 students) alongside Kuna 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 Kuna High School compares
Kuna 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 58% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,624 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,624
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Idaho - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Kuna High School is about as mixed as 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 Kuna 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 Kuna High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kuna Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont H Teed Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crimson Point Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kuna High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- 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 (~1,624 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kuna High School
How many students attend Kuna High School?
Kuna High School has 1,624 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kuna, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kuna High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kuna High School is 18.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kuna High School?
12.3% of students at Kuna High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kuna High School?
The largest demographic group at Kuna High School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Kuna, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kuna High School?
Kuna High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Kuna High School rank among public schools in Kuna?
By Resource Investment Index, Kuna High School ranks #6 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 Kuna High School a good school?
Kuna High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Kuna Joint District?
Besides Kuna High School, Kuna Joint District also operates Reed Elementary School (675 students), Kuna Middle School (672 students), and Silver Trail Elementary School (628 students). See the Kuna Joint District district page for the complete list.
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