Enrollment
1,640
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nampa, ID
Ridgevue High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgevue High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160060001078
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgevue High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgevue High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgevue High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060001078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgevue High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgevue High School
Ridgevue High School is a large high school in Nampa, Idaho, enrolling 1,640 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Idaho schools and 33% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.8% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,640 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 547 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Vallivue School District spends $8,968 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Vallivue School District also operates Vallivue High School (1,252 students) and Lakevue Elementary School (915 students) alongside Ridgevue 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 Ridgevue High School compares
Ridgevue 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,640 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,640
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Idaho - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,968
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Ridgevue High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallivue School District, which includes Ridgevue High School.
$8,968
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 61.6%
Federal 16.9%
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 Ridgevue High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallivue High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakevue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summitvue Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Canyon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgevue High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgevue High School
How many students attend Ridgevue High School?
Ridgevue High School has 1,640 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nampa, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgevue High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgevue High School is 22.8:1, which is 33% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgevue High School?
23.8% of students at Ridgevue High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgevue High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgevue High School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgevue High School?
Ridgevue High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgevue High School rank among high schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgevue High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nampa on the city page.
Is Ridgevue High School a good school?
Ridgevue High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Vallivue School District?
Besides Ridgevue High School, Vallivue School District also operates Vallivue High School (1,252 students), Lakevue Elementary School (915 students), and Sage Valley Middle School (886 students). See the Vallivue School District district page for the complete list.
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