Enrollment
21
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moscow, ID
Paradise Creek Regional High School
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Creek Regional High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160222000154
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Creek Regional High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Moscow · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Creek Regional High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Creek Regional High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Moscow, ID.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paradise Creek Regional High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paradise Creek Regional High School
Paradise Creek Regional High School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Moscow, Idaho, enrolling 21 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Paradise Creek Regional High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Idaho schools and 59% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 51.9% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Idaho schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 42 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students) and Moscow Middle School (500 students) alongside Paradise Creek Regional 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 Paradise Creek Regional High School compares
Paradise Creek Regional 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 59% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 77% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 3% in Idaho - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Paradise Creek Regional High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moscow District, which includes Paradise Creek Regional High School.
$13,116
Per student
+10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.3%
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 Paradise Creek Regional High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moscow Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A B Mcdonald Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lena Whitmore Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Creek Regional High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~21 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paradise Creek Regional High School
How many students attend Paradise Creek Regional High School?
Paradise Creek Regional High School has 21 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Moscow, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Creek Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Creek Regional High School is 7:1, which is 59% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 55% 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 Paradise Creek Regional High School?
51.9% of students at Paradise Creek Regional High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Creek Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Creek Regional High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Moscow, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Creek Regional High School?
Paradise Creek Regional High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paradise Creek Regional High School rank among public schools in Moscow?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Creek Regional High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Moscow, 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 Moscow on the city page.
Is Paradise Creek Regional High School a good school?
Paradise Creek Regional High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Moscow District?
Besides Paradise Creek Regional High School, Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students), Moscow Middle School (500 students), and A B Mcdonald Elementary School (341 students). See the Moscow District district page for the complete list.
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