Post Falls High School is a public secondary school in located in Post Falls, Idaho. Established in 1912, the current campus of PFHS opened 25 years ago in 2000; it is the only traditional high school in the Post Falls School District.
Serving 1,601 students in grades 9-12, Post Falls High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Post Falls High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Post Falls, ID, encompassing approximately 60.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 9.7 miles at its furthest point.
- 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 1,601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,601 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Motto
Academic Excellence, Community Achievements
School Rankings
Post Falls High School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 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 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#332 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Black
School Mascot
Troy
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 #332 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 81.1%.
How many students attend Post Falls High School?
1,601 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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