Enrollment
922
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hailey, ID
Wood River High School
Federal NCES profile for Wood River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160030000038
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wood River High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Hailey · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wood River High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wood River High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hailey, ID.
School address
District: Blaine County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160030000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wood River High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wood River High School
Wood River High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hailey, Idaho, enrolling 922 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.5% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Idaho average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 93% of state schools at 922 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (48%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Blaine County District spends $17,941 per pupil, 50% above the Idaho average, a better-resourced district than most.
Blaine County District also operates Wood River Middle School (467 students) and Alturas Elementary School (445 students) alongside Wood River 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 Wood River High School compares
Wood River 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 54% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
922
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Idaho - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,941
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 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 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Wood River High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blaine County District, which includes Wood River High School.
$17,941
Per student
+50%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.8%
State 36.3%
Federal 6.9%
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 Wood River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alturas Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ernest Hemingway Steam School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hailey Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carey Public School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wood River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~922 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wood River High School
How many students attend Wood River High School?
Wood River High School has 922 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hailey, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood River High School is 14:1, which is 18% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wood River High School?
13.5% of students at Wood River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wood River High School?
The largest demographic group at Wood River High School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Hailey, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wood River High School?
Wood River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Wood River High School rank among public schools in Hailey?
By Resource Investment Index, Wood River High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hailey, 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 Hailey on the city page.
Is Wood River High School a good school?
Wood River High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools. 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 Blaine County District?
Besides Wood River High School, Blaine County District also operates Wood River Middle School (467 students), Alturas Elementary School (445 students), and Ernest Hemingway Steam School (431 students). See the Blaine County District district page for the complete list.
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