Enrollment
38
High
DISTRICT 237 · STATE 455
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160006000768
AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY
598 LINCOLN, AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211 · (208) 226-5008 · Power County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL38 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
30 students
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 7 | 18% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 13% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 12 | 32% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 38 | #176 of 198 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
38
+22 (+138%) vs 2020
0% since 2000-01, when it was 38
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
was 8.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38 | 3.8 | 9.9:1 | 79% (30) |
| 2023-24 | 34 | 3.5 | 9.7:1 | 65% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 33 | 4 | 8.3:1 | 58% (19) |
| 2020-21 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | 69% (11) |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 3.7 | 7.6:1 | 82% (23) |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 3 | 7.7:1 | 96% (22) |
| 2010-11 | 32 | N/A | N/A | 91% (29) |
| 2000-01 | 38 | 2 | 19.0:1 | 63% (24) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY.
Since 2017-18: students up 36% (28 to 38); teachers up 4% (3.7 to 3.8).
About AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY
Located in AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho, AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY is a very small high school. Enrollment totals 38 students across grades 6 through 12. The school is 92% below the average for high schools in Idaho.
The district for AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY is AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT, with 5 schools and 1,514 students.
Of every 100 students at AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY, about 53 are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 39% White, 5% Black, and 3% Native American. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 34%.
AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY reports a ratio of 9.9 students per teacher, from 3.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for high schools in Idaho is 16.0:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY, 79% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The 63% average for public schools in Power County is 16 points lower.
In Power County, home to about 8,133 people, median household income comes to about $61,146, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 15%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. There are 7 public schools in the county, enrolling about 1,699, AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY among them.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, is about 0.2 miles. Around the school, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
The NCES locale for AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY is Rural: Distant, which covers schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school counted 16 students in 2020-21 and 38 in 2024-25. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference. Federal data show the ratio rising from 8.0:1 to 9.9:1.
This page is set up for the AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Power County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,133
Census ACS
Median income
$61,146
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,699 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
- AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 436 students
- HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 357 students
- J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 350 students
- WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 333 students
Other schools in AMERICAN FALLS
- AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 436 students
- HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 357 students
- J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 350 students
- WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 333 students
Nearby schools
- HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.2 mi · 357
- J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 350
- AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL0.6 mi · 436
- WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL1.1 mi · 333
- ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL11.6 mi · 213
- ABERDEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL11.7 mi · 138
Frequently asked questions
About AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMYHow large is AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY?
AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY enrolls approximately 38 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY serve?
AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY?
Approximately 9.9:1 students per teacher at AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY.
How diverse is AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY?
AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY reports a student body of 39% White, 53% Hispanic, 5% Black.
Is AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY public or private?
AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY is a public K-12 school, overseen by AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.