Enrollment
150
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Blackfoot, ID
Snake River Opportunities High School
Federal NCES profile for Snake River Opportunities High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160297001168
👥 S:T ratio 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snake River Opportunities High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Blackfoot · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 150
- students enrolled
Snake River Opportunities High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snake River Opportunities High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Blackfoot, ID.
School address
District: Snake River District · Idaho
NCES ID 160297001168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snake River Opportunities High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Snake River Opportunities High School
Snake River Opportunities High School is a mid-sized high school in Blackfoot, Idaho, enrolling 150 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 150 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
The surrounding Snake River District spends $7,037 per pupil, 41% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Snake River District also operates Snake River Online (1,750 students) and Snake River High School (583 students) alongside Snake River Opportunities 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 Snake River Opportunities High School compares
Snake River Opportunities 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Idaho - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$7,037
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.
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 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Snake River Opportunities High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snake River District, which includes Snake River Opportunities High School.
$7,037
Per student
-41%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 67.1%
Federal 18.9%
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 Snake River Opportunities High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snake River Online | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Snake River High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snake River Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snake River Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snake River Opportunities High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~150 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Snake River Opportunities High School
How many students attend Snake River Opportunities High School?
Snake River Opportunities High School has 150 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blackfoot, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snake River Opportunities High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snake River Opportunities High School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snake River Opportunities High School?
The largest demographic group at Snake River Opportunities High School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Blackfoot, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snake River Opportunities High School?
Snake River Opportunities High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Snake River Opportunities High School rank among high schools in Blackfoot?
By Resource Investment Index, Snake River Opportunities High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Blackfoot, 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 Blackfoot on the city page.
Is Snake River Opportunities High School a good school?
Snake River Opportunities High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Snake River District?
Besides Snake River Opportunities High School, Snake River District also operates Snake River Online (1,750 students), Snake River High School (583 students), and Snake River Jr High School (284 students). See the Snake River District district page for the complete list.
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