Enrollment
1,530
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Coeur D'alene, ID
Lake City High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160078000291
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake City High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Coeur D'alene · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake City High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Coeur D'alene, ID.
School address
District: Coeur D'alene District · Idaho
NCES ID 160078000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake City High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake City High School
Lake City High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Coeur D'alene, Idaho, enrolling 1,530 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Idaho average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,530 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Coeur D'alene District also operates Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students) and Woodland Middle School (747 students) alongside Lake City 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 Lake City High School compares
Lake City 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 56% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,530 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,530
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Idaho - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,322
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Lake City High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coeur D'alene District, which includes Lake City High School.
$10,322
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 53.0%
Federal 20.1%
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 Lake City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur D'alene High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakes Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~1,530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake City High School
How many students attend Lake City High School?
Lake City High School has 1,530 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City High School is 20.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake City High School?
13.0% of students at Lake City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake City High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake City High School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake City High School?
Lake City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake City High School rank among high schools in Coeur D'alene?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Coeur D'alene, 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 Coeur D'alene on the city page.
Is Lake City High School a good school?
Lake City High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Coeur D'alene District?
Besides Lake City High School, Coeur D'alene District also operates Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students), Woodland Middle School (747 students), and Canfield Middle School (746 students). See the Coeur D'alene District district page for the complete list.
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