Post Falls High School

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Post Falls High School ranks 20 th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Post Falls High School is a public high school located in Post Falls, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,565 students. The school is part of the Post Falls District, which is ranked 28 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Post Falls High School consistently performs above the state and district averages in ISAT test scores, with 78.1% of students proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to 56.5% for the Post Falls District and 53.3% for the state of Idaho. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.6% to 95.4% over the past five years, outperforming the state and district averages. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, with a relatively low percentage of minority students compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Coeur D'Alene High School and Lakeland Senior High School.

While Post Falls High School's academic performance and graduation rates are impressive, the school may want to focus on addressing areas like chronic absenteeism, which has fluctuated between 16% and 24% in recent years. Additionally, the school's relatively lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to some nearby schools suggests a more homogeneous socioeconomic background, which could be an area for the school to explore in terms of ensuring equitable access and support for students from diverse backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2832 East Poleline Road
Post Falls, ID 83877-0040

(208) 773-0581

District: Post Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,460

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 1,565

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Post Falls High School ranks better than 87.4% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Post 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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Post Falls High School is $7,460.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Post Falls High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Post Falls High School 20^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Post Falls High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Post Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Post Falls District 28^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Post Falls High School

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Rank History for all students at Post Falls High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	69.38	40^th	151	73.5%
2009	45.67	62^nd	128	51.6%
2010	63.32	59^th	169	65.1%
2011	73.27	31^st	165	81.2%
2012	70.72	41^st	162	74.7%
2013	69.21	37^th	160	76.9%
2015	67.02	15^th	74	79.7%
2016	54.70	32^nd	76	57.9%
2017	66.41	28^th	101	72.3%
2021	52.80	37^th	88	58.0%
2022	37.07	69^th	110	37.3%
2023	71.08	27^th	106	74.5%
2024	83.55	20^th	159	87.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	57.36	4^th	18	77.8%
2022	36.63	10^th	11	9.1%
2024	92.55	6^th	35	82.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Post Falls High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	58.33	17^th	40	57.5%
2022	34.13	33^rd	48	31.3%
2023	56.51	20^th	40	50.0%
2024	83.98	8^th	66	87.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Post Falls High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	48.41	19^th	40	52.5%
2022	36.81	28^th	48	41.7%
2023	69.73	12^th	40	70.0%
2024	81.16	10^th	66	84.8%

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Rank History for White students at Post Falls High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	32.36	34^th	50	32.0%

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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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Post 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	869	869
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	948	948
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	976	976
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	968	968
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1037	1037
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1037	1037
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1056	1056
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1086	1086
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1095	1095
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1091	1091
2001	1106	3	9	16	18	n/a	n/a	0	1152
2002	1210	2	13	22	15	n/a	n/a	0	1262
2003	1210	2	13	22	15	n/a	n/a	0	1262
2004	1281	3	8	28	12	n/a	n/a	0	1332
2005	1313	4	15	32	14	n/a	n/a	0	1378
2006	1361	7	21	44	17	n/a	n/a	0	1450
2007	1372	9	22	43	11	n/a	n/a	0	1457
2008	1390	20	22	32	8	n/a	n/a	0	1472
2009	1437	25	26	62	10	n/a	n/a	0	1560
2010	1380	23	18	60	15	n/a	n/a	0	1496
2011	1393	25	14	84	16	7	6	0	1545
2012	1350	27	17	76	12	5	9	0	1496
2013	1370	23	10	71	13	2	13	0	1502
2014	1258	25	9	79	17	3	24	0	1415
2015	1231	25	12	84	10	3	32	0	1397
2016	1307	18	11	96	6	2	34	0	1474
2017	1306	19	12	99	4	7	36	0	1483
2018	1363	16	7	99	9	8	44	0	1546
2019	1421	10	9	94	12	8	46	0	1600
2020	1419	11	10	107	17	7	43	0	1614
2021	1449	12	11	107	17	7	42	0	1645
2022	1427	9	14	109	14	6	49	0	1628
2023	1396	11	10	94	13	3	38	0	1565

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

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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 Post Falls High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	869	51.0	17.0	10.2
1992	948	49.3	19.2	9.4
1993	976	51.3	19.0	11.2
1994	968	49.1	19.7	9.3
1995	1037	53.6	19.3	11.5
1996	1037	53.6	19.3	11.5
1997	1056	56.3	18.8	11.5
1998	1086	55.6	19.5	11.8
1999	1095	56.7	19.3	19
2000	1091	57.0	19.1	15.8
2001	1152	59.1	19.5	23.4
2002	1262	61.6	20.5	32.3
2003	1262	61.6	20.5	32.3
2004	1332	62.7	21.2	34.1
2005	1378	65.7	21.0	35.4
2006	1450	68.8	21.1	36.4
2007	1457	70.8	20.6	36.4
2008	1472	72.5	20.3	35.4
2009	1560	72.8	21.4	37.9
2010	1496	72.6	20.6	46.1
2011	1545	76.9	20.0	45.8
2012	1496	73.5	20.3	46.9
2013	1502	70.8	21.1	44.5
2014	1415	71.6	19.7	41.6
2015	1397	72.0	19.4	40.1
2016	1474	73.0	20.1	41.9
2017	1483	72.6	20.4	39.4
2018	1546	76.1	20.2	35.4
2019	1600	68.0	23.5	29.4
2020	1614	71.0	22.7	28.7
2021	1645	70.1	23.4	17.3
2022	1628	71.0	22.9	20.3
2023	1565	73.6	21.2	21.9

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 Post Falls High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	869	51.0	17.0	10.2
1992	948	49.3	19.2	9.4
1993	976	51.3	19.0	11.2
1994	968	49.1	19.7	9.3
1995	1037	53.6	19.3	11.5
1996	1037	53.6	19.3	11.5
1997	1056	56.3	18.8	11.5
1998	1086	55.6	19.5	11.8
1999	1095	56.7	19.3	19
2000	1091	57.0	19.1	15.8
2001	1152	59.1	19.5	23.4
2002	1262	61.6	20.5	32.3
2003	1262	61.6	20.5	32.3
2004	1332	62.7	21.2	34.1
2005	1378	65.7	21.0	35.4
2006	1450	68.8	21.1	36.4
2007	1457	70.8	20.6	36.4
2008	1472	72.5	20.3	35.4
2009	1560	72.8	21.4	37.9
2010	1496	72.6	20.6	46.1
2011	1545	76.9	20.0	45.8
2012	1496	73.5	20.3	46.9
2013	1502	70.8	21.1	44.5
2014	1415	71.6	19.7	41.6
2015	1397	72.0	19.4	40.1
2016	1474	73.0	20.1	41.9
2017	1483	72.6	20.4	39.4
2018	1546	76.1	20.2	35.4
2019	1600	68.0	23.5	29.4
2020	1614	71.0	22.7	28.7
2021	1645	70.1	23.4	17.3
2022	1628	71.0	22.9	20.3
2023	1565	73.6	21.2	21.9

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 Post Falls High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$713 (9.6%)	$6,747 (90.4%)	$7,460

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Post Falls High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Post Falls High School)	35.1	39.8	4.7%
All Grades Math (Post Falls District)	48.3	44.1	4.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Post Falls High School)	76.5	53.7	22.8%
All Grades Science (Post Falls District)	64.3	45.4	18.9%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Post Falls High School)	66	70.1	4.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Post Falls District)	56	53.5	2.5%
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	1600	1565	2.2%
African American	10	11	10%
American Indian	12	13	8.3%
Asian	9	10	11.1%
Hispanic	94	94
Pacific Islander	8	3	62.5%
White	1421	1396	1.8%
Two or More Races	46	38	17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	21.9%	7.6%

Schools Near Post Falls 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 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th 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
Post Falls High School	Public	9-12	2832 East Poleline Road	Post Falls	83877	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 773-0581	1,565	74	21.2	21.9%	1,396 (89.2%)	11 (0.7%)	94 (6.0%)	10 (0.6%)	13 (0.8%)	3 (0.2%)	38 (2.4%)	83.5	20^th of 159 public high schools	87.4%		71.1	27^th of 106 public high schools	74.5%	7					50.4			60.8				78.1	$7,460	$713	$6,747
New Vision High School	Public	9-12	205 West Mullan	Post Falls	83877	Kootenai County	Post Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 773-3541	145	7	21.5	27.6%	121 (83.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)								(n/a)													$5,585	$467	$5,118
KTEC School	Public	9-12	6838 West Lancaster Road	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	KTEC - Kootenai Technical Educational Campus	No	No	No	No	(208) 712-4733	19	14	1.4		16 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Lake City High School	Public	9-12	6101 Ramsey Road	Coeur D Alene	83815	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 769-0769	1,539	74	20.7	19.6%	1,289 (83.8%)	3 (0.2%)	143 (9.3%)	21 (1.4%)	11 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	68 (4.4%)	67.1	48^th of 159 public high schools	69.8%		63.3	36^th of 106 public high schools	66.0%	12					40.7			47.5				74.5	$7,901	$583	$7,318
Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School	Public, Charter	6-12	4904 North Duncan Drive	Coeur D Alene	83815	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy Inc.	Yes	No	No	No	(208) 676-1667	597	32	18.6		499 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.5%)	16 (2.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.5%)	99.2	2^nd of 159 public high schools	98.7%					(n/a)	94.6	88.0	79.7	87.5	87.6	73.7	82.5	75.9	93.4	94.3		94.2	$6,986	$114	$6,872
Mountainview Alternative High School	Public	6-12	7802 West Main Street	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 687-0025	165	7	23.5	38.2%	141 (85.5%)	2 (1.2%)	12 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)								(n/a)													$10,206	$679	$9,526
Lakeland Senior High School	Public	9-12	7006 West Highway 53	Rathdrum	83858	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	No	(208) 687-0181	839	46	18.2	17.8%	735 (87.6%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (6.0%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.0%)	79.6	23^rd of 159 public high schools	85.5%		70.1	28^th of 106 public high schools	73.6%	5					51.0			52.7				77.2	$8,905	$734	$8,170
Coeur D'Alene High School	Public	9-12	North 5530 4th Street	Coeur D Alene	83815	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 667-4507	1,548	78	19.9	15.3%	1,358 (87.7%)	11 (0.7%)	94 (6.1%)	14 (0.9%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (4.1%)	70.5	40^th of 159 public high schools	74.8%		73.4	26^th of 106 public high schools	75.5%	14					45.1			45.9				79.0	$8,385	$560	$7,825
Kootenai Bridge Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	637 North Park Drive	Coeur D Alene	83814	Kootenai County	The Kootenai Bridge Academy Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	No	(208) 930-4515	312	6	54.2		292 (93.6%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	20.7	122^nd of 159 public high schools	23.3%					(n/a)					16.3							39.5	$4,036	$98	$3,938
Venture Academy	Public	6-12	1619 North 9th	Coeur D Alene	83814	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 667-7460	155	18	8.7	52.3%	115 (74.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.0%)	10.9	134^th of 159 public high schools	15.7%		8.9	102^nd of 106 public high schools	3.8%	32					7.0			14.5			29.6	33.0	$2,255	$360	$1,896

Frequently Asked Questions about Post Falls High School

What is the racial makeup of Post Falls High School?

Students at Post Falls High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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Post Falls High School ranks 20^th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Post Falls High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,565 students attended Post Falls High School.

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