- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Twin Falls, ID
Magic Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Magic Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160324000703
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magic Valley High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Magic Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magic Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Magic Valley High School shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 160324000703 · Twin Falls, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 11.5:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students)
Magic Valley High School shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Magic Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Ridge H
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445 students
- Twin Falls Hig
Twin Falls High School
1,381 students
- Vera C O'leary
Vera C O'leary Middle School
758 students
- Robert Stuart
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- This school 161
Magic Valley High School
161 students
What this shows Magic Valley High School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magic Valley High School compares
Magic Valley High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 71% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 13% in Idaho - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Magic Valley High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magic Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera C O'leary Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Stuart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magic Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magic Valley High School
How many students attend Magic Valley High School?
Magic Valley High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Twin Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magic Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magic Valley High School is 11.5:1, which is 33% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 27% 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 Magic Valley High School?
50.0% of students at Magic Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magic Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Magic Valley High School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magic Valley High School?
Magic Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magic Valley High School rank among high schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Magic Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Twin Falls, 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 Twin Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Falls District?
Besides Magic Valley High School, Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students), Twin Falls High School (1,381 students), and Vera C O'leary Middle School (758 students). See the Twin Falls District district page for the complete list.