- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelley, ID
Shelley Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Shelley Senior 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 160291000510
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelley Senior High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Shelley · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelley Senior High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelley Senior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Shelley, ID.
School address
District: Shelley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160291000510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Shelley Senior High School grew from 743 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 160291000510 · Shelley, ID High · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 21.6:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Donald J Hobbs Middle School (391 students)
Shelley Senior High School grew from 743 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Shelley Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shelley Senior High School
800 students
- Donald J Hobbs
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
391 students
- Hazel Stuart E
Hazel Stuart Elementary School
373 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
364 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary School
339 students
- Dean Goodsell 197
Dean Goodsell Elementary
197 students
What this shows Shelley Senior High School reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelley Senior High School compares
Shelley Senior High School is a growing 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 57% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Idaho - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,106
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Shelley Senior High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Shelley Joint District reports $8,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelley Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald J Hobbs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Stuart Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dean Goodsell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelley Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelley Senior High School
How many students attend Shelley Senior High School?
Shelley Senior High School has 800 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelley, ID. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelley Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelley Senior High School is 21.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelley Senior High School?
12.7% of students at Shelley Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelley Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Shelley Senior High School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Shelley, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelley Senior High School?
Shelley Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Shelley Senior High School rank among public schools in Shelley?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelley Senior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Shelley, 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 Shelley on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelley Joint District?
Besides Shelley Senior High School, Shelley Joint District also operates Donald J Hobbs Middle School (391 students), Hazel Stuart Elementary School (373 students), and Riverview Elementary School (364 students). See the Shelley Joint District district page for the complete list.