- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160267000488
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 21/100 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
- 21
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Post Falls High School held near 1,599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 160267000488 · Post Falls, ID High · MID · TRAD
1,601 enr · 21.9:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Post Falls Middle School (746 students)
Post Falls High School held near 1,599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Post Falls High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Post Falls High School
1,601 students
- Post Falls Mid
Post Falls Middle School
746 students
- River City Mid 550
River City Middle School
550 students
- Ponderosa Elem 466
Ponderosa Elementary School
466 students
- West Ridge Ele 425
West Ridge Elementary School
425 students
- Greensferry El 406
Greensferry Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Post Falls High School reports 1,601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Post Falls High School compares
Post Falls High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,401
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
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.
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
District finance for Post Falls District reports $9,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,601 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,565 (2022-23) → 1,599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
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 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.