Enrollment
292
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coeur D'alene, ID
Venture High School
Federal NCES profile for Venture High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160078000694
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venture High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Coeur D'alene · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Venture High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venture High School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Coeur D'alene, ID.
School address
District: Coeur D'alene District · Idaho
NCES ID 160078000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Venture High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Venture High School
Venture High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Coeur D'alene, Idaho, enrolling 292 students.
At 17.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 292 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 72 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 292 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students) and Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students) alongside Venture 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 Venture High School compares
Venture 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 45% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Idaho - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,322
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
30
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 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 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Venture High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coeur D'alene District, which includes Venture High School.
$10,322
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 53.0%
Federal 20.1%
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 Venture High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coeur D'alene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakes Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Venture High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other 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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Venture High School
How many students attend Venture High School?
Venture High School has 292 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Venture High School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Venture High School?
42.6% of students at Venture High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venture High School?
The largest demographic group at Venture High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venture High School?
Venture High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Venture High School rank among schools in Coeur D'alene?
By Resource Investment Index, Venture High School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Coeur D'alene, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coeur D'alene on the city page.
Is Venture High School a good school?
Venture High School earns 31/100 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 Coeur D'alene District?
Besides Venture High School, Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students), Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students), and Woodland Middle School (747 students). See the Coeur D'alene District district page for the complete list.
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