- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mountain Home, ID
Mountain Home Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Home Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160225000397
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Home Sr High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Mountain Home · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Home Sr High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Home Sr High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Mountain Home, ID.
School address
District: Mountain Home District · Idaho
NCES ID 160225000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Mountain Home Sr High School shrank from 960 students in 2022-23 to 894 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 160225000397 · Mountain Home, ID High · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 17.7:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Elementary School (556 students)
Mountain Home Sr High School shrank from 960 students in 2022-23 to 894 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Mountain Home Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mountain Home Sr High School
918 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
556 students
- Hacker Middle
Hacker Middle School
530 students
- Mountain Home
Mountain Home Junior High School
500 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
386 students
- North Elementa 357
North Elementary School
357 students
What this shows Mountain Home Sr High School reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Home Sr High School compares
Mountain Home Sr 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 11% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Idaho - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,390
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Mountain Home Sr High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Mountain Home District reports $9,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Home Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hacker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Home Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Home Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~918 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Home Sr High School
How many students attend Mountain Home Sr High School?
Mountain Home Sr High School has 918 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mountain Home, ID. CCD year-over-year: 960 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home Sr High School is 17.7:1, which is 4% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Home Sr High School?
26.0% of students at Mountain Home Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Home Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Home Sr High School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Mountain Home, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Home Sr High School?
Mountain Home Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Mountain Home Sr High School rank among high schools in Mountain Home?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Home Sr High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain Home District?
Besides Mountain Home Sr High School, Mountain Home District also operates West Elementary School (556 students), Hacker Middle School (530 students), and Mountain Home Junior High School (500 students). See the Mountain Home District district page for the complete list.