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American Falls High School

Summary:

American Falls High School is a public high school serving 452 students in grades 9-12 in the city of American Falls, Idaho. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and smaller percentages of other racial and ethnic groups.

While American Falls High School has maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state and American Falls Joint District averages in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 18.1% of students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 25.7% in the district and 42.2% statewide. Similarly, the school's ISAT English Language Arts proficiency rate was 50.4%, compared to 44.2% in the district and 53.3% statewide. However, the school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 10.1% in 2020-2021 to 4.2% in 2022-2023, which is a positive sign.

When compared to the nearby American Falls Academy, which is part of the same school district, American Falls High School has a larger student population, a higher student-teacher ratio, and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the two schools may serve different student demographics and have different educational approaches. Additionally, the school's significant Hispanic student population, comprising over 50% of the student body, highlights the need for culturally responsive curriculum, teaching practices, and support services to meet the needs of this diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2966 South Frontage Road
       American Falls, ID  83211-5404

(208) 226-2531

District: American Falls Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 159 Idaho High Schools


Feeder schools for American Falls High School:

Elementary:    Hillcrest Elementary School
    J.R. Simplot Elementary School
Middle:    William Thomas Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.2%
White:
44.7%
American Indian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Compare Details American Falls High School ranks worse than 57.9% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.31. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of American Falls High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Falls High School:

SchoolDigger ranks American Falls High School 92nd of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See American Falls High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for American Falls High School

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Rank History for all students at American Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 26.21 133rd 151 11.9%
2009 21.64 118th 128 7.8%
2010 29.95 139th 169 17.8%
2011 37.75 127th 165 23.0%
2012 27.63 135th 162 16.7%
2013 46.99 107th 160 33.1%
2015 10.62 72nd 74 2.7%
2016 26.11 59th 76 22.4%
2017 17.24 95th 101 5.9%
2021 15.96 82nd 88 6.8%
2022 11.46 105th 110 4.5%
2023 26.16 82nd 106 22.6%
2024 45.31 92nd 159 42.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at American Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.48 36th 38 5.3%
2024 10.94 55th 55 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at American Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.10 42nd 50 16.0%
2024 10.08 71st 78 9.0%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for American Falls High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 456 456
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 504 504
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 513 513
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 491 491
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 511 511
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 511 511
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 517 517
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 558 558
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 530 530
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 513 513
2001 390 0 4 112 5 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 342 0 3 152 10 n/a n/a 0 507
2003 342 0 3 152 10 n/a n/a 0 507
2004 331 0 8 152 9 n/a n/a 0 500
2005 310 0 5 170 14 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 307 0 2 178 11 n/a n/a 0 498
2007 280 1 2 198 10 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 271 3 4 191 15 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 267 3 3 171 11 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 261 3 4 166 16 n/a n/a 0 450
2011 241 2 3 172 20 2 0 0 440
2012 235 1 2 188 17 0 0 0 443
2013 222 0 2 157 15 2 0 0 398
2014 225 1 4 183 16 3 0 0 432
2015 221 0 2 171 15 4 1 0 414
2016 204 2 3 166 16 3 1 0 395
2017 203 1 2 180 10 1 4 0 401
2018 194 3 2 195 11 1 2 0 408
2019 182 3 4 197 12 1 2 0 401
2020 199 1 7 218 12 1 0 0 438
2021 203 0 4 229 12 1 1 0 450
2022 206 0 1 237 13 1 1 0 459
2023 202 1 1 236 11 1 0 0 452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at American Falls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 456 28.6 15.9 12.1
1992 504 29.5 17.0 5.8
1993 513 28.9 17.8 12.9
1994 491 31.2 15.7 17.9
1995 511 29.4 17.4 25.4
1996 511 29.4 17.4 25.4
1997 517 32.6 15.9 24.4
1998 558 32.8 17.0 20.4
1999 530 32.9 16.1 25.1
2000 513 31.9 16.1 27.9
2001 511 32.0 16.0 38.2
2002 507 30.3 16.7 47.9
2003 507 30.3 16.7 47.9
2004 500 31.8 15.7 48.6
2005 499 30.9 16.1 51.7
2006 498 29.5 16.9 54.2
2007 491 29.6 16.6 53.2
2008 484 32.1 15.1 49.2
2009 455 29.5 15.4 53.8
2010 450 29.2 15.3 55.3
2011 440 32.0 13.7 59.8
2012 443 29.8 14.8 58.5
2013 398 27.5 14.4 50.5
2014 432 27.6 15.6 55.6
2015 414 27.0 15.3 61.1
2016 395 24.0 16.4 60.8
2017 401 24.6 16.2 61.1
2018 408 24.6 16.5 55.6
2019 401 23.9 16.7 58.6
2020 438 24.5 17.8 59.4
2021 450 24.7 18.2 49.6
2022 459 23.1 19.7 34.4
2023 452 25.9 17.4 48.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio American Falls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 456 28.6 15.9 12.1
1992 504 29.5 17.0 5.8
1993 513 28.9 17.8 12.9
1994 491 31.2 15.7 17.9
1995 511 29.4 17.4 25.4
1996 511 29.4 17.4 25.4
1997 517 32.6 15.9 24.4
1998 558 32.8 17.0 20.4
1999 530 32.9 16.1 25.1
2000 513 31.9 16.1 27.9
2001 511 32.0 16.0 38.2
2002 507 30.3 16.7 47.9
2003 507 30.3 16.7 47.9
2004 500 31.8 15.7 48.6
2005 499 30.9 16.1 51.7
2006 498 29.5 16.9 54.2
2007 491 29.6 16.6 53.2
2008 484 32.1 15.1 49.2
2009 455 29.5 15.4 53.8
2010 450 29.2 15.3 55.3
2011 440 32.0 13.7 59.8
2012 443 29.8 14.8 58.5
2013 398 27.5 14.4 50.5
2014 432 27.6 15.6 55.6
2015 414 27.0 15.3 61.1
2016 395 24.0 16.4 60.8
2017 401 24.6 16.2 61.1
2018 408 24.6 16.5 55.6
2019 401 23.9 16.7 58.6
2020 438 24.5 17.8 59.4
2021 450 24.7 18.2 49.6
2022 459 23.1 19.7 34.4
2023 452 25.9 17.4 48.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for American Falls High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,648 (16.8%) $8,182 (83.2%) $9,830

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on American Falls High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (American Falls High School)41.230.3
 10.9%
   All Grades Science (American Falls Joint District)37.830.7
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (American Falls High School)38.250
 11.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (American Falls Joint District)41.135.1
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students401452
 12.7%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian1211
 8.3%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic197236
 19.8%
Pacific Islander11
White182202
 11%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.6%48.7%
 9.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about American Falls High School

American Falls High School ranks 92nd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at American Falls High School are 52% Hispanic, 45% White, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended American Falls High School.

American Falls High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary : J.R. Simplot Elementary School
Middle : William Thomas Middle School


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