Serving 1,628 students in grades 9-12, Post Falls High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Post Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Post Falls High School's student population of 1,628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Post Falls High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Post Falls High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Post Falls High School's ranking?
Post Falls High School is ranked #447 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Post Falls High School often compared to?
Post Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coeur D'alene High School, Lake City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Post Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Post Falls High School is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Post Falls High School?
1,628 students attend Post Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Post Falls High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Post Falls High School?
Post Falls High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Post Falls High School offer ?
Post Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Post Falls High School part of?
Post Falls High School is part of Post Falls School District.
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