Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Swan Falls 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 1% in ID)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swan Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swan Falls High School's student population of 80 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 240% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swan Falls High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swan Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Swan Falls High School is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Swan Falls High School?
80 students attend Swan Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Swan Falls High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swan Falls High School?
Swan Falls High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swan Falls High School offer ?
Swan Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Swan Falls High School part of?
Swan Falls High School is part of Kuna Joint School District.
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