Enrollment
1,601
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Post Falls, ID
Post Falls High School
Federal NCES profile for Post Falls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160267000488
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Post Falls High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Post Falls · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Post Falls High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Post Falls High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Post Falls, ID.
School address
District: Post Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160267000488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Post Falls High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Post Falls High School
Post Falls High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Post Falls, Idaho, enrolling 1,601 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Idaho schools and 28% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,601 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #38, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding Post Falls District spends $8,747 per pupil, 27% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 422 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,601 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Post Falls District also operates Post Falls Middle School (746 students) and River City Middle School (550 students) alongside Post Falls 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 Post Falls High School compares
Post Falls 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 53% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,601 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,601
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 88% in Idaho - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 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 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Post Falls High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Post Falls District, which includes Post Falls High School.
$8,747
Per student
-27%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 22.3%
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 Post Falls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greensferry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Post Falls High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~1,601 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Post Falls High School
How many students attend Post Falls High School?
Post Falls High School has 1,601 students enrolled. It is a high school in Post Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post Falls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Post Falls High School is 21.9:1, which is 28% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Post Falls High School?
13.9% of students at Post Falls High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Post Falls High School?
The largest demographic group at Post Falls High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Post Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post Falls High School?
Post Falls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Post Falls High School rank among public schools in Post Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Post Falls High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Post Falls, 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 Post Falls on the city page.
Is Post Falls High School a good school?
Post Falls High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Post Falls District?
Besides Post Falls High School, Post Falls District also operates Post Falls Middle School (746 students), River City Middle School (550 students), and Ponderosa Elementary School (466 students). See the Post Falls District district page for the complete list.
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