Serving 1,334 students in grades 9-12, Idaho Falls Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idaho Falls Senior High School's student population of 1,334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idaho Falls Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idaho Falls Senior High School is 0.42, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idaho Falls Senior High School's ranking?
Idaho Falls Senior High School is ranked #387 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Idaho Falls Senior High School often compared to?
Idaho Falls Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idaho Falls Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Idaho Falls Senior High School is 82%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Idaho Falls Senior High School?
1,334 students attend Idaho Falls Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Idaho Falls Senior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idaho Falls Senior High School?
Idaho Falls Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idaho Falls Senior High School offer ?
Idaho Falls Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Idaho Falls Senior High School part of?
Idaho Falls Senior High School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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