Swan Falls High School

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Swan Falls High School ranks 31 st of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Swan Falls High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Meridian, Idaho, part of the Kuna Joint School District. With just 80 students, the school stands out for its high percentage of white students, strong performance in English Language Arts, and very low student-teacher ratio, but it also faces challenges with fluctuating graduation rates and lagging proficiency in Math and Science.

Compared to nearby schools like Meridian High School and Mountain View High School, Swan Falls High School has a significantly more homogeneous student population, with 86.25% of students identifying as white. While the school outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts, it lags behind in Math and Science proficiency. Interestingly, the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, going from a 1-star rating to a 4-star rating, which may indicate instability or inconsistency in its educational outcomes.

One potential factor contributing to Swan Falls High School's unique profile is its small student population and very low student-teacher ratio of 4.8. This suggests the school may face challenges in terms of staffing and resource allocation, which could impact the quality of education it provides. Overall, Swan Falls High School appears to be a high-performing school in some areas, but it also faces significant challenges that warrant further investigation and support to ensure its continued improvement and ability to serve the diverse needs of its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7300 South Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642

(208) 332-6800

District: Kuna Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st of 159 Idaho High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 4.8

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

Hispanic:

17.5%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Swan Falls High School ranks better than 80.5% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Swan Falls 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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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Swan Falls High School 31^st of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Swan Falls High School in the ranking list.)

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 Swan Falls High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	25.79	70^th	88	20.5%
2023	57.51	48^th	106	54.7%
2024	75.09	31^st	159	80.5%

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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 Swan Falls High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	161	1	1	26	2	2	9	202
2022	119	0	4	16	0	1	8	148
2023	69	0	0	7	0	0	4	80
2024	188	3	2	43	0	0	10	246

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 Swan Falls High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	202	5.0	40.4	11.4
2022	148	n/a	n/a	11.5
2023	80	16.5	4.8	11.3
2024	246	n/a	n/a	23.2

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 Swan Falls High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	202	5.0	40.4	11.4
2022	148	n/a	n/a	11.5
2023	80	16.5	4.8	11.3
2024	246	n/a	n/a	23.2

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.

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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
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	246	17	4.8	23.2%	188 (76.4%)	3 (1.2%)	43 (17.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	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
Kuna High School	Public	9-12	637 East Deer Flat	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 955-0200	1,640	101	16.2	23.2%	1,268 (77.3%)	31 (1.9%)	253 (15.4%)	11 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	65 (4.0%)	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	103	7	14.7	30.1%	83 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (15.5%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)					25.8	$8,592	$418	$8,173
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	2,521	113	22.2	17.1%	1,908 (75.7%)	97 (3.8%)	290 (11.5%)	60 (2.4%)	13 (0.5%)	10 (0.4%)	143 (5.7%)	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
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	265	16	16.4	10.2%	215 (81.1%)	3 (1.1%)	31 (11.7%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	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	672	45	14.8	12.9%	494 (73.5%)	5 (0.7%)	68 (10.1%)	65 (9.7%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	35 (5.2%)								(n/a)			92.7	90.7		$8,128	$609	$7,518
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	222	11	20.4		164 (73.9%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (21.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	7 (3.2%)	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	127	10	12.1		102 (80.3%)	1 (0.8%)	18 (14.2%)	2 (1.6%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	58.5	63^rd of 159 public high schools	60.4%					(n/a)			21.2	28.1	55.6	$9,675	$91	$9,584
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	204	4	48.9		136 (66.7%)	5 (2.5%)	49 (24.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.4%)								(n/a)
Meridian High School	Public	9-12	1900 West Pine Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4160	1,823	95	19.1	26.3%	1,314 (72.1%)	42 (2.3%)	353 (19.4%)	27 (1.5%)	10 (0.5%)	6 (0.3%)	71 (3.9%)	61.9	56^th of 159 public high schools	64.8%		66.4	34^th of 106 public high schools	67.9%	22			35.7	53.7	63.5	$7,180	$609	$6,571

Frequently Asked Questions about Swan Falls High School

What district is Swan Falls High School in?

Kuna Joint District

What is the racial makeup of Swan Falls High School?

Students at Swan Falls High School are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Swan Falls High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 246 students attended Swan Falls High School.

Is Swan Falls High School a good school?

Swan Falls High School ranks 31^st of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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