- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Payette, ID
Payette High School
Federal NCES profile for Payette High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160258000454
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Payette High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Payette · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Payette High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Payette High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Payette, ID.
School address
District: Payette Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160258000454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Payette High School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 160258000454 · Payette, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 14.5:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Payette Primary School (477 students)
Payette High School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Payette High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Payette Primar
Payette Primary School
477 students
- Mccain Middle
Mccain Middle School
375 students
- This school
Payette High School
319 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
202 students
- Presidio High 103
Presidio High School
103 students
What this shows Payette High School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Payette High School compares
Payette 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 90% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 29% in Idaho - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,042
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Payette High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Payette Joint District reports $10,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Payette High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payette Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccain Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Presidio High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Payette High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Payette High School
How many students attend Payette High School?
Payette High School has 319 students enrolled. It is a high school in Payette, ID. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Payette High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Payette High School is 14.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 8% 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 Payette High School?
55.8% of students at Payette High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Payette High School?
The largest demographic group at Payette High School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Payette, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Payette High School?
Payette High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Payette High School rank among public schools in Payette?
By Resource Investment Index, Payette High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Payette, 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 Payette on the city page.
What other schools are in Payette Joint District?
Besides Payette High School, Payette Joint District also operates Payette Primary School (477 students), Mccain Middle School (375 students), and Westside Elementary School (202 students). See the Payette Joint District district page for the complete list.