- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rathdrum, ID
Mountainview Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Mountainview Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160180000437
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountainview Alternative High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Rathdrum · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountainview Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainview Alternative High School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID.
School address
District: Lakeland District · Idaho
NCES ID 160180000437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mountainview Alternative High School grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 160180000437 · Rathdrum, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 22.1:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Senior High School (830 students)
Mountainview Alternative High School grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Mountainview Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeland Senio
Lakeland Senior High School
830 students
- Lakeland Middl
Lakeland Middle School
635 students
- Timberlake Sen
Timberlake Senior High School
519 students
- Garwood Elemen
Garwood Elementary School
424 students
- Timberlake Mid
Timberlake Middle School
412 students
- This school 155
Mountainview Alternative High School
155 students
What this shows Mountainview Alternative High School reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountainview Alternative High School compares
Mountainview Alternative High School is a growing 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 15% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 89% in Idaho - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,406
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 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Mountainview Alternative High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Lakeland District reports $11,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountainview Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountainview Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountainview Alternative High School
How many students attend Mountainview Alternative High School?
Mountainview Alternative High School has 155 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rathdrum, ID. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainview Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainview Alternative High School is 22.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountainview Alternative High School?
24.8% of students at Mountainview Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountainview Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Mountainview Alternative High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Rathdrum, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountainview Alternative High School?
Mountainview Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mountainview Alternative High School rank among schools in Rathdrum?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainview Alternative High School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rathdrum on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeland District?
Besides Mountainview Alternative High School, Lakeland District also operates Lakeland Senior High School (830 students), Lakeland Middle School (635 students), and Timberlake Senior High School (519 students). See the Lakeland District district page for the complete list.