Kuna High School

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Kuna High School ranks 72 nd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kuna High School is a public high school located in Kuna, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,736. The school is part of the Kuna Joint District, which is ranked 42 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kuna High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (79.55%) compared to the state average, and its Hispanic student population is also higher than the state average at 13.88%. Academically, the school performs better in English Language Arts (66.9% proficient) than in Math (40.6% proficient) and Science (34.4% proficient). Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 82.2% to 92.1%, which is generally lower than the state average and some nearby high-performing schools. Additionally, Kuna High School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.4% in 2020-2021 to 11.0% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Kuna High School's performance is mixed. While it outperforms the lower-ranked Initial Point High School, it lags behind the higher-performing Swan Falls High School and the exceptional schools in the Joint School District No. 2, such as Renaissance High School and Idaho Fine Arts Academy. Kuna High School's declining performance over the years, high chronic absenteeism, and subgroup disparities suggest areas for improvement and further analysis.

Detail:

Public 9-12

637 East Deer Flat
Kuna, ID 83634-3444

(208) 955-0200

District: Kuna Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,114

Feeder schools for Kuna High School:

Elementary:	Crimson Point Elementary School
	Hubbard Elementary School
	Indian Creek Elementary
	Reed Elementary School
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	Ross Elementary School
	Silver Trail Elementary School
Middle:	Fremont H Teed Middle School
	Kuna Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 1,736

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.6%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kuna High School ranks better than 54.7% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kuna 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 Kuna High School is $7,114.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kuna High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kuna High School 72^nd of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Kuna High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Kuna Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kuna Joint District 42^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kuna High School

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Rank History for all students at Kuna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	49.38	90^th	151	40.4%
2009	37.56	82^nd	128	35.9%
2010	46.24	109^th	169	35.5%
2011	46.91	104^th	165	37.0%
2012	37.81	124^th	162	23.5%
2013	34.32	133^rd	160	16.9%
2015	38.84	43^rd	74	41.9%
2016	40.31	45^th	76	40.8%
2017	41.44	64^th	101	36.6%
2021	26.85	68^th	88	22.7%
2022	42.33	55^th	110	50.0%
2023	41.70	66^th	106	37.7%
2024	54.50	72^nd	159	54.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kuna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.16	21^st	35	40.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Kuna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.79	36^th	48	25.0%
2024	60.05	32^nd	66	51.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Kuna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	22.65	35^th	48	27.1%
2024	58.93	34^th	66	48.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kuna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	22.22	34^th	38	10.5%
2024	55.98	28^th	55	49.1%

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Rank History for White students at Kuna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	27.95	37^th	50	26.0%
2024	60.69	33^rd	78	57.7%

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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 Kuna 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	575	575
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	596	596
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	632	632
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	658	658
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	762	762
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	762	762
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	791	791
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	811	811
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	859	859
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	843	843
2001	817	2	6	40	4	n/a	n/a	0	869
2002	883	4	4	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	933
2003	883	4	4	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	933
2004	891	5	7	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	944
2005	936	5	7	34	3	n/a	n/a	0	985
2006	998	5	10	58	3	n/a	n/a	0	1074
2007	1062	7	8	64	4	n/a	n/a	0	1145
2008	1090	3	12	84	4	n/a	n/a	0	1193
2009	1154	6	12	85	6	n/a	n/a	0	1263
2010	1131	9	12	89	10	n/a	n/a	0	1251
2011	1141	8	8	107	10	2	10	0	1286
2012	1113	8	16	103	12	2	10	0	1264
2013	1138	8	16	109	4	2	13	0	1290
2014	1129	12	17	131	8	1	18	0	1316
2015	1191	12	19	122	7	1	17	0	1369
2016	1239	15	13	141	7	3	20	0	1438
2017	1291	16	13	143	8	3	25	0	1499
2018	1384	18	14	132	8	4	20	0	1580
2019	1363	18	19	179	10	2	33	0	1624
2020	1405	19	13	210	9	6	45	0	1707
2021	1237	14	14	198	14	7	38	0	1522
2022	1342	14	13	248	10	7	47	0	1681
2023	1381	25	13	241	7	6	63	0	1736

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 Kuna High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	575	31.6	18.1	9.4
1992	596	31.9	18.6	11.4
1993	632	32.9	19.2	11.2
1994	658	33.8	19.5	11.1
1995	762	37.7	20.2	7
1996	762	37.7	20.2	7
1997	791	39.7	19.9	6.7
1998	811	42.6	19.0	14.3
1999	859	45.0	19.1	19.7
2000	843	44.5	18.9	23.5
2001	869	46.7	18.6	14.8
2002	933	50.2	18.6	16.2
2003	933	50.2	18.6	16.2
2004	944	50.2	18.8	19.2
2005	985	49.0	20.1	22.1
2006	1074	54.5	19.7	23.2
2007	1145	57.0	20.1	23.9
2008	1193	60.7	19.7	25.1
2009	1263	61.9	20.4	29.2
2010	1251	52.0	24.0	35.5
2011	1286	67.1	19.1	36.9
2012	1264	65.9	19.1	38.6
2013	1290	64.6	19.9	37.8
2014	1316	70.4	18.6	33.9
2015	1369	70.0	19.5	33.6
2016	1438	77.0	18.6	35.5
2017	1499	78.8	19.0	35.4
2018	1580	85.4	18.5	30.4
2019	1624	80.2	20.2	23.6
2020	1707	91.0	18.7	24.2
2021	1522	90.5	16.8	17.7
2022	1681	100.7	16.6	19.8
2023	1736	86.2	20.1	18.5

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 Kuna High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	575	31.6	18.1	9.4
1992	596	31.9	18.6	11.4
1993	632	32.9	19.2	11.2
1994	658	33.8	19.5	11.1
1995	762	37.7	20.2	7
1996	762	37.7	20.2	7
1997	791	39.7	19.9	6.7
1998	811	42.6	19.0	14.3
1999	859	45.0	19.1	19.7
2000	843	44.5	18.9	23.5
2001	869	46.7	18.6	14.8
2002	933	50.2	18.6	16.2
2003	933	50.2	18.6	16.2
2004	944	50.2	18.8	19.2
2005	985	49.0	20.1	22.1
2006	1074	54.5	19.7	23.2
2007	1145	57.0	20.1	23.9
2008	1193	60.7	19.7	25.1
2009	1263	61.9	20.4	29.2
2010	1251	52.0	24.0	35.5
2011	1286	67.1	19.1	36.9
2012	1264	65.9	19.1	38.6
2013	1290	64.6	19.9	37.8
2014	1316	70.4	18.6	33.9
2015	1369	70.0	19.5	33.6
2016	1438	77.0	18.6	35.5
2017	1499	78.8	19.0	35.4
2018	1580	85.4	18.5	30.4
2019	1624	80.2	20.2	23.6
2020	1707	91.0	18.7	24.2
2021	1522	90.5	16.8	17.7
2022	1681	100.7	16.6	19.8
2023	1736	86.2	20.1	18.5

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 Kuna High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$650 (9.1%)	$6,463 (90.8%)	$7,114

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kuna High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Kuna High School)	27.9	28.6	0.7%
All Grades Math (Kuna Joint District)	35.4	34.8	0.6%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Kuna High School)	58.6	33.6	25%
All Grades Science (Kuna Joint District)	50.7	33.6	17.1%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kuna High School)	58.8	60.4	1.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kuna Joint District)	44.6	42.2	2.4%
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	1624	1736	6.9%
African American	18	25	38.9%
American Indian	10	7	30%
Asian	19	13	31.6%
Hispanic	179	241	34.6%
Pacific Islander	2	6	200%
White	1363	1381	1.3%
Two or More Races	33	63	90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.6%	18.5%	5%

Schools Near Kuna 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 8th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	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
Kuna High School	Public	9-12	637 East Deer Flat	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 955-0200	1,736	86	20.1	18.5%	1,381 (79.6%)	25 (1.4%)	241 (13.9%)	13 (0.7%)	7 (0.4%)	6 (0.3%)	63 (3.6%)	54.5	72^nd of 159 public high schools	54.7%		41.7	66^th of 106 public high schools	37.7%	6			40.6	34.4	66.9	$7,114	$650	$6,463
Initial Point High School	Public	6-12	1080 North Ten Mile Road	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 955-0200	98	7	14.0	24.5%	81 (82.7%)	1 (1.0%)	13 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)								(n/a)					25.8	$8,592	$418	$8,173
Swan Falls High School	Public	9-12	7300 South Linder Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	80	17	4.8	11.3%	69 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.0%)	75.1	31^st of 159 public high schools	80.5%		57.5	48^th of 106 public high schools	54.7%	17				26.4	62.8
Mountain View High School	Public	9-12	2000 South Millennium Way	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4050	2,462	114	21.6	15.8%	1,885 (76.6%)	82 (3.3%)	274 (11.1%)	63 (2.6%)	13 (0.5%)	10 (0.4%)	135 (5.5%)	82.1	22^nd of 159 public high schools	86.2%		79.2	19^th of 106 public high schools	82.1%	3			46.9	62.5	81.3	$6,872	$609	$6,263
Insight School Of Idaho	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1965 South Eagle Road Suite 1	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	No	(208) 322-3559	220	9	24.0		164 (74.5%)	1 (0.5%)	41 (18.6%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	35.2	105^th of 159 public high schools	34.0%					(n/a)			12.8		46.3
Idaho Technical Career Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1965 South Eagle Road Suite 1	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Idaho College And Career Readiness Academy Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	No	(208) 917-2420	151	12	12.1		103 (68.2%)	1 (0.7%)	36 (23.8%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	58.5	63^rd of 159 public high schools	60.4%					(n/a)			21.2	28.1	55.6	$9,675	$91	$9,584
Idaho Fine Arts Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	915 East Central Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 350-4420	266	16	16.5	9.4%	220 (82.7%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (10.9%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	96.5	6^th of 159 public high schools	96.2%		97.3	3^rd of 106 public high schools	97.2%	3	72.4	68.2	71.9	73.9	90.7	$9,056	$609	$8,447
Renaissance High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1307 East Central Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 350-4380	658	45	14.5	12.6%	476 (72.3%)	7 (1.1%)	74 (11.2%)	63 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.3%)								(n/a)			92.7	90.7		$8,128	$609	$7,518
Rebound School Of Opportunity	Public	6-12	1450 East Watertower Street S	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-5233	153	5	30.6		108 (70.6%)	7 (4.6%)	29 (19.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	301 South Happy Valley Road	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 498-0571	1,239	60	20.5	38.9%	656 (52.9%)	5 (0.4%)	515 (41.6%)	12 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.6%)	40 (3.2%)	32.6	111^th of 159 public high schools	30.2%		32	77^th of 106 public high schools	27.4%	34			18.2	30.2	59.1	$8,147	$1,007	$7,140

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuna High School

How many students attend Kuna High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,736 students attended Kuna High School.

What schools feed into Kuna High School?

Kuna High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crimson Point Elementary School
Elementary : Hubbard Elementary School
Elementary : Indian Creek Elementary
Elementary : Reed Elementary School
Elementary : Ross Elementary School
Elementary : Silver Trail Elementary School
Middle : Fremont H Teed Middle School
Middle : Kuna Middle School

Is Kuna High School a good school?

Kuna High School ranks 72^nd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Kuna High School?

Students at Kuna High School are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Kuna High School in?

Kuna Joint District

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