Firth High School

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Firth High School ranks 49 th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Firth High School is a public high school located in Firth, Idaho, serving 277 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly white student body, with 84.48% of students identifying as white, though the Hispanic student population has been increasing in recent years.

Firth High School stands out for its consistently high academic performance. The school maintains four-year graduation rates ranging from 91.5% to 96.4%, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Emerson High School (25.0%) and Skyline Senior High School (75.7%). Firth High School students also outperform state and district averages on ISAT Math and English Language Arts assessments, with 61.8% proficient or better in ELA and 47.1% in Math.

Additionally, Firth High School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 7.0% to 10.1% over the past three years, much lower than the 60.0% rate at Emerson High School. The school also serves a more economically diverse student body, with 7.41% to 34.69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, lower than the rates at nearby schools like Blackfoot High School (39.58%). Overall, Firth High School's strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism make it a standout among the schools in the Idaho Falls District and the surrounding region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

329 Lincoln Street
Firth, ID 83236-0247

(208) 346-6812

District: Firth District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,587

Feeder schools for Firth High School:

Elementary:	A W Johnson Elementary School
Middle:	Firth Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 277

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Hispanic:

13.7%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Firth High School ranks better than 69.2% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Firth High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Firth High School is $8,587.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Firth High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Firth High School 49^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Firth High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Firth High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	69.27	41^st	151	72.8%
2009	31.87	97^th	128	24.2%
2010	50.63	98^th	169	42.0%
2011	56.81	78^th	165	52.7%
2012	44.61	106^th	162	34.6%
2013	51.09	91^st	160	43.1%
2015	24.06	63^rd	74	14.9%
2016	23.34	65^th	76	14.5%
2017	22.21	88^th	101	12.9%
2018	40.98	33^rd	52	36.5%
2021	68.34	21^st	88	76.1%
2022	48.92	43^rd	110	60.9%
2023	78.24	20^th	106	81.1%
2024	67.02	49^th	159	69.2%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Firth 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	266	266
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	290	290
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	312	312
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	321	321
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	351	351
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	351	351
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	356	356
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	340	340
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	334	334
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	340	340
2001	303	1	0	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	326
2002	300	1	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2003	300	1	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2004	277	1	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2005	268	0	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2006	240	0	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2007	228	1	0	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	250
2008	214	0	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2009	183	0	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2010	189	0	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2011	184	0	3	25	0	2	0	0	214
2012	196	2	1	29	1	2	0	0	231
2013	201	2	1	31	1	1	0	0	237
2014	200	2	0	29	0	0	1	0	232
2015	203	2	0	33	0	0	1	0	239
2016	193	0	0	25	0	1	0	0	219
2017	208	0	0	28	1	0	1	0	238
2018	209	0	0	33	1	0	0	0	243
2019	322	1	0	57	4	0	3	0	387
2020	214	1	0	34	2	0	2	0	253
2021	205	2	0	34	2	0	2	0	245
2022	230	2	0	36	2	0	0	0	270
2023	234	2	0	38	2	0	1	0	277

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 Firth High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	266	13.0	20.4	22.9
1992	290	15.0	19.3	24.5
1993	312	16.9	18.5	26
1994	321	15.3	21.0	26.5
1995	351	17.3	20.3	29.1
1996	351	17.3	20.3	29.1
1997	356	19.1	18.6	24.4
1998	340	19.3	17.6	26.5
1999	334	19.7	17.0	33.8
2000	340	18.7	18.2	47.1
2001	326	18.7	17.4	33.1
2002	322	17.3	18.6	36.3
2003	322	17.3	18.6	36.3
2004	303	17.7	17.1	37
2005	289	17.0	17.0	53.6
2006	266	17.1	15.6	35.3
2007	250	15.3	16.3	33.6
2008	235	16.2	14.5	33.6
2009	207	15.0	13.8	43.5
2010	218	15.3	14.1	46.3
2011	214	16.6	12.8	50.5
2012	231	17.8	12.9	46.8
2013	237	14.9	15.8	45.1
2014	232	15.2	15.2	46.6
2015	239	13.0	18.3	45.6
2016	219	13.0	16.8	42.9
2017	238	13.2	17.9	33.6
2018	243	13.2	18.3	39.5
2019	387	21.0	18.4	34.4
2020	253	14.5	17.3	28.1
2021	245	14.0	17.5	34.7
2022	270	13.4	20.1	7.4
2023	277	15.3	18.0	28.2

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 Firth High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	266	13.0	20.4	22.9
1992	290	15.0	19.3	24.5
1993	312	16.9	18.5	26
1994	321	15.3	21.0	26.5
1995	351	17.3	20.3	29.1
1996	351	17.3	20.3	29.1
1997	356	19.1	18.6	24.4
1998	340	19.3	17.6	26.5
1999	334	19.7	17.0	33.8
2000	340	18.7	18.2	47.1
2001	326	18.7	17.4	33.1
2002	322	17.3	18.6	36.3
2003	322	17.3	18.6	36.3
2004	303	17.7	17.1	37
2005	289	17.0	17.0	53.6
2006	266	17.1	15.6	35.3
2007	250	15.3	16.3	33.6
2008	235	16.2	14.5	33.6
2009	207	15.0	13.8	43.5
2010	218	15.3	14.1	46.3
2011	214	16.6	12.8	50.5
2012	231	17.8	12.9	46.8
2013	237	14.9	15.8	45.1
2014	232	15.2	15.2	46.6
2015	239	13.0	18.3	45.6
2016	219	13.0	16.8	42.9
2017	238	13.2	17.9	33.6
2018	243	13.2	18.3	39.5
2019	387	21.0	18.4	34.4
2020	253	14.5	17.3	28.1
2021	245	14.0	17.5	34.7
2022	270	13.4	20.1	7.4
2023	277	15.3	18.0	28.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Firth High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$760 (8.9%)	$7,828 (91.2%)	$8,587

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Firth High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Firth High School)	27.6	47.2	19.6%
All Grades Math (Firth District)	39.1	44.3	5.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Firth High School)	53.8	27	26.8%
All Grades Science (Firth District)	48.9	28.4	20.5%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	40.8	18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Firth High School)	32.2	73.6	41.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Firth District)	43.1	55.9	12.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	387	277	28.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	57	38	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	322	234	27.3%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.4%	28.2%	6.2%

Schools Near Firth High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)	ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Firth High School	Public	9-12	329 Lincoln Street	Firth	83236	Bingham County	Firth District	No	No	No	No	(208) 346-6812	277	15	18.0	28.2%	234 (84.5%)	2 (0.7%)	38 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	67	49^th of 159 public high schools	69.2%		78.2	20^th of 106 public high schools	81.1%	29	47.1		61.8	$8,587	$760	$7,828
Shelley Senior High School	Public	9-12	570 West Fir Street	Shelley	83274	Bingham County	Shelley Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 357-7400	743	38	19.6	19.1%	624 (84.0%)	5 (0.7%)	98 (13.2%)	8 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	29.1	115^th of 159 public high schools	27.7%		20.1	92^nd of 106 public high schools	13.2%	23	28.5	33.5	46.9	$7,047	$798	$6,249
Shelley Work Based Academy	Public	9-12	544 Seminary Avenue	Shelley	83274	Bingham County	Shelley Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	44	4	11.0		30 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Independence Alternative High School	Public	7-12	155 East Francis Street	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Blackfoot District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 785-8825	169	17	9.9	59.2%	73 (43.2%)	1 (0.6%)	64 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (13.6%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.6%)								(n/a)				$12,278	$1,512	$10,765
Blackfoot School District Online Junior/Senior School	Public	7-12	270 East Bridge Street	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Blackfoot District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bingham Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1350 Parkway Drive #18	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Idaho Stem Academy Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 557-4003	104	9	11.6		64 (61.5%)	1 (1.0%)	19 (18.3%)	10 (9.6%)	6 (5.8%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)				$15,098	$734	$14,364
Blackfoot High School	Public	9-12	870 South Fisher Avenue	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Blackfoot District	No	No	No	No	(208) 785-8810	1,286	65	19.1	39.6%	862 (67.0%)	6 (0.5%)	283 (22.0%)	8 (0.6%)	91 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (2.8%)	33.6	108^th of 159 public high schools	32.1%		35.1	74^th of 106 public high schools	30.2%	34	22.8	30.9	57.8	$8,165	$876	$7,288
Skyline Senior High School	Public	9-12	1767 Blue Sky Drive	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-7770	1,321	67	19.5	31.3%	886 (67.1%)	6 (0.5%)	352 (26.6%)	8 (0.6%)	19 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.8%)	37.1	103^rd of 159 public high schools	35.2%		36	72^nd of 106 public high schools	32.1%	31	29.4	33.2	56.1	$7,846	$790	$7,057
Emerson High School	Public	9-12	335 5th Street	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-7795	154	10	15.4	40.3%	94 (61.0%)	2 (1.3%)	52 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)		12.4		$10,137	$815	$9,322
Idaho Falls Senior High School	Public	9-12	601 South Holmes Avenue	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-7740	1,334	66	20.3	22.9%	993 (74.4%)	8 (0.6%)	254 (19.0%)	11 (0.8%)	9 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (4.4%)	49.8	85^th of 159 public high schools	46.5%		67.8	33^rd of 106 public high schools	68.9%	52	33.0	39.4	63.8	$7,967	$864	$7,103

Frequently Asked Questions about Firth High School

What district is Firth High School in?

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Is Firth High School a good school?

Firth High School ranks 49^th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Firth High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Firth High School.

What schools feed into Firth High School?

Firth High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : A W Johnson Elementary School
Middle : Firth Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Firth High School?

Students at Firth High School are 84% White, 14% Hispanic.

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