Is Idaho Falls Senior High School a good school?

Idaho Falls Senior High School ranks 85 th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Idaho Falls Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,269 students attended Idaho Falls Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Idaho Falls Senior High School?

Students at Idaho Falls Senior High School are 76% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Idaho Falls Senior High School?

Idaho Falls Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dora Erickson Elementary School Elementary : Edgemont Gardens Elementary School Elementary : Linden Park Elementary School Elementary : Sunnyside Elementary School Elementary : Theresa Bunker Elementary School Middle : Taylorview Middle School

Idaho Falls Senior High School

Summary:

Idaho Falls Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with a student population of 1,334. The school is part of the Idaho Falls District, which is ranked 52 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Idaho Falls Senior High School has seen some fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently sitting at 85th out of 159 high schools, its performance metrics suggest room for improvement. The school's graduation rates have ranged from 81.6% to 88.5% over the past five years, with the most recent rate being 84.4%. Chronic absenteeism has decreased from 20.0% to 17.2%, but test scores in ISAT/Math, ISAT/Science, and ISAT/English Language Arts have consistently fallen below state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools like Bonneville High School and Bonneville Online School, which are part of the Bonneville Joint District, Idaho Falls Senior High School lags behind in several key performance indicators.

One interesting finding is the comparison within the Idaho Falls District itself. While Skyline Senior High School has similar demographic and performance characteristics to Idaho Falls Senior High School, Compass Academy stands out with a higher statewide ranking, graduation rate, and test scores. Additionally, Emerson High School, the smallest school in the district, has significantly lower graduation rates and higher chronic absenteeism compared to the other schools. Overall, Idaho Falls Senior High School appears to be a middle-performing school within its district, with opportunities for improvement in areas such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 South Holmes Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401-4726

(208) 525-7740

District: Idaho Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,967

Feeder schools for Idaho Falls Senior High School:

Elementary:	Dora Erickson Elementary School
	Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
	Linden Park Elementary School
	Sunnyside Elementary School
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	Theresa Bunker Elementary School
Middle:	Taylorview Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 1,269

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Hispanic:

18.0%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idaho Falls Senior High School ranks worse than 53.5% of high schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Idaho Falls District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Idaho Falls Senior 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), Hispanic (18%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idaho Falls Senior High School is 18.8. 2 high schools in the Idaho Falls District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idaho Falls Senior High School employs 67.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idaho Falls Senior High School is $7,967. 2 high schools in the Idaho Falls District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idaho Falls Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Idaho Falls Senior High School 85^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Idaho Falls Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Idaho Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Idaho Falls District 52^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Idaho Falls Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Idaho Falls Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	49.76	88^th	151	41.7%
2009	25.99	107^th	128	16.4%
2010	43.86	117^th	169	30.8%
2011	48.98	97^th	165	41.2%
2012	52.56	82^nd	162	49.4%
2013	47.94	103^rd	160	35.6%
2015	58.22	26^th	74	64.9%
2016	49.70	38^th	76	50.0%
2017	71.96	22^nd	101	78.2%
2018	63.12	18^th	52	65.4%
2021	38.90	54^th	88	38.6%
2022	37.36	67^th	110	39.1%
2023	67.77	33^rd	106	68.9%
2024	49.78	85^th	159	46.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idaho Falls Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.64	7^th	22	68.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Idaho Falls Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	57.00	12^th	31	61.3%
2021	45.42	24^th	40	40.0%
2022	43.17	28^th	48	41.7%
2023	61.73	17^th	40	57.5%
2024	51.37	41^st	66	37.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Idaho Falls Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	70.32	8^th	31	74.2%
2021	31.23	29^th	40	27.5%
2022	44.36	23^rd	48	52.1%
2023	60.92	15^th	40	62.5%
2024	41.80	47^th	66	28.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idaho Falls Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.95	33^rd	38	13.2%
2024	42.64	36^th	55	34.5%

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Rank History for White students at Idaho Falls Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	41.67	29^th	50	42.0%
2023	64.25	6^th	14	57.1%
2024	50.83	42^nd	78	46.2%

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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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Idaho Falls Senior 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	1049	1049
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1106	1106
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1167	1167
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1237	1237
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1252	1252
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1252	1252
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1307	1307
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1202	1202
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1192	1192
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1162	1162
2001	1058	8	23	56	3	n/a	n/a	0	1148
2002	1120	10	15	55	5	n/a	n/a	0	1205
2003	1120	10	15	55	5	n/a	n/a	0	1205
2004	1146	8	16	71	7	n/a	n/a	0	1248
2005	1120	15	24	70	6	n/a	n/a	0	1235
2006	1131	12	20	73	6	n/a	n/a	0	1242
2007	1124	12	29	80	7	n/a	n/a	0	1252
2008	1089	10	30	95	3	n/a	n/a	0	1227
2009	1079	10	23	120	4	n/a	n/a	0	1236
2010	1038	15	17	116	5	n/a	n/a	0	1191
2011	934	15	15	103	41	2	52	0	1162
2012	887	12	16	171	15	3	45	0	1149
2013	1015	12	16	249	16	1	30	0	1339
2014	943	9	16	243	14	3	41	0	1269
2015	890	8	13	217	7	2	42	0	1179
2016	948	12	16	198	10	1	46	0	1231
2017	1005	10	15	202	9	2	34	0	1277
2018	984	11	18	200	7	3	36	0	1259
2019	1020	12	23	200	6	2	30	0	1293
2020	1049	14	17	213	6	3	27	0	1329
2021	918	7	12	190	5	2	37	0	1171
2022	978	12	14	243	8	2	43	0	1300
2023	993	8	11	254	9	0	59	0	1334
2024	964	3	11	228	3	1	59	0	1269

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 Idaho Falls Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1049	55.1	19.0	3
1992	1106	58.2	19.0	5.2
1993	1167	60.4	19.3	6.3
1994	1237	59.7	20.7	4.8
1995	1252	63.3	19.8	6.9
1996	1252	63.3	19.8	6.9
1997	1307	67.4	19.4	6.7
1998	1202	64.4	18.7	6.3
1999	1192	65.2	18.3	7.2
2000	1162	58.3	19.9	5.2
2001	1148	61.8	18.6	6.9
2002	1205	64.2	18.8	8
2003	1205	64.2	18.8	8
2004	1248	65.5	19.1	12
2005	1235	65.6	18.8	13.6
2006	1242	66.1	18.8	14.6
2007	1252	66.8	18.7	15.7
2008	1227	64.6	19.0	17.4
2009	1236	62.3	19.8	18.6
2010	1191	58.5	20.3	26
2011	1162	63.2	18.3	28.7
2012	1149	67.8	16.9	32.5
2013	1339	70.7	18.9	38.2
2014	1269	62.1	20.4	32.3
2015	1179	60.0	19.6	33.6
2016	1231	61.0	20.1	31.8
2017	1277	61.6	20.7	29.9
2018	1259	60.0	20.9	28
2019	1293	61.4	21.0	24.4
2020	1329	61.8	21.4	23.9
2021	1171	63.7	18.3	16.4
2022	1300	66.0	19.6	12.5
2023	1334	65.6	20.3	22.9
2024	1269	67.1	18.8	22.7

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 Idaho Falls Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1049	55.1	19.0	3
1992	1106	58.2	19.0	5.2
1993	1167	60.4	19.3	6.3
1994	1237	59.7	20.7	4.8
1995	1252	63.3	19.8	6.9
1996	1252	63.3	19.8	6.9
1997	1307	67.4	19.4	6.7
1998	1202	64.4	18.7	6.3
1999	1192	65.2	18.3	7.2
2000	1162	58.3	19.9	5.2
2001	1148	61.8	18.6	6.9
2002	1205	64.2	18.8	8
2003	1205	64.2	18.8	8
2004	1248	65.5	19.1	12
2005	1235	65.6	18.8	13.6
2006	1242	66.1	18.8	14.6
2007	1252	66.8	18.7	15.7
2008	1227	64.6	19.0	17.4
2009	1236	62.3	19.8	18.6
2010	1191	58.5	20.3	26
2011	1162	63.2	18.3	28.7
2012	1149	67.8	16.9	32.5
2013	1339	70.7	18.9	38.2
2014	1269	62.1	20.4	32.3
2015	1179	60.0	19.6	33.6
2016	1231	61.0	20.1	31.8
2017	1277	61.6	20.7	29.9
2018	1259	60.0	20.9	28
2019	1293	61.4	21.0	24.4
2020	1329	61.8	21.4	23.9
2021	1171	63.7	18.3	16.4
2022	1300	66.0	19.6	12.5
2023	1334	65.6	20.3	22.9
2024	1269	67.1	18.8	22.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idaho Falls Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$864 (10.8%)	$7,103 (89.2%)	$7,967

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idaho Falls Senior 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 Math (Idaho Falls Senior High School)	29.6	38.9	9.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho Falls District)	38.4	37.8	0.6%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Idaho Falls Senior High School)	65.8	47.8	18%
All Grades Science (Idaho Falls District)	52.6	35.1	17.5%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho Falls Senior High School)	56.2	73.5	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)	49.1	48	1.1%
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	1293	1334	3.2%
African American	12	8	33.3%
American Indian	6	9	50%
Asian	23	11	52.2%
Hispanic	200	254	27%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	1020	993	2.6%
Two or More Races	30	59	96.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.4%	22.9%	1.6%

Schools Near Idaho Falls Senior 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 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	1,269	67	18.8	22.7%	964 (76.0%)	3 (0.2%)	228 (18.0%)	11 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.6%)	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
Emerson High School	Public	9-12	335 5th Street	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-7795	148	11	13.4	41.9%	82 (55.4%)	1 (0.7%)	55 (37.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.1%)								(n/a)								12.4					$10,137	$815	$9,322
Career & Technical Education Center	Public	10-12	450 East Street	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-7517	3	12	.2		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Compass Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	955 Garfield Street	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 525-7720	448	23	19.9	32.1%	343 (76.6%)	2 (0.4%)	74 (16.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.6%)	60.4	59^th of 159 public high schools	62.9%		62.5	38^th of 106 public high schools	64.2%	21								45.9				68.5	$8,160	$733	$7,427
Alturas Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2280 East 17th Street	Idaho Falls	83404	Bonneville County	Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 932-9440	406	25	16.0	27.8%	331 (81.5%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (11.8%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	59.1	62^nd of 159 public high schools	61.0%					(n/a)	51.1	40.6	31.8	46.1	42.9	39.6	46.3	42.3	61.1	59.4		64.2
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	1,320	69	19.2	33.6%	871 (66.0%)	4 (0.3%)	365 (27.7%)	7 (0.5%)	13 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (4.4%)	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
Hillcrest High School	Public	9-12	2801 Sunnyside Road	Ammon	83406	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-4429	1,207	51	23.8	17.4%	1,038 (86.0%)	8 (0.7%)	110 (9.1%)	10 (0.8%)	12 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.3%)	56.4	66^th of 159 public high schools	58.5%		47	60^th of 106 public high schools	43.4%	6					42.1			42.7				59.4	$7,531	$717	$6,814
Lincoln High School	Public	7-12	3175 East Lincoln Road	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-4447	136	9	15.1	36.8%	79 (58.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)								(n/a)													$10,919	$390	$10,530
Bonneville High School	Public	9-12	3165 East Iona Road	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-4406	1,152	55	21.0	26.4%	905 (78.6%)	4 (0.3%)	188 (16.3%)	10 (0.9%)	5 (0.4%)	7 (0.6%)	33 (2.9%)	66.7	50^th of 159 public high schools	68.6%		58.6	43^rd of 106 public high schools	59.4%	7					38.3			50.2				72.5	$8,504	$827	$7,678
Bonneville Online School	Public, Virtual	6-12	3385 East Iona Road	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 227-9876	267	20	13.6		228 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)								(n/a)				20.8	24.3	27.8	27.6	27.6			50.0	45.5	$7,641	$396	$7,246

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Student/Teacher Ratio Idaho Falls Senior High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idaho Falls Senior High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Idaho Falls Senior High School

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Schools Near Idaho Falls Senior High School