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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POST FALLS DISTRICT·NCES 160267000488

POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

2832 EAST POLELINE ROAD, POST FALLS, ID 83877 · (208) 773-0581 · Kootenai County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,601 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,601
High
DISTRICT 851 · STATE 455
Student : Teacher
23.2:1
69 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.1:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
521 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 46%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
485
Grade 10
401
Grade 11
379
Grade 12
336
Student demographics
White
1,41188%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
1127%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 21%
Black
40%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
141%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
443%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Native American
141%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
78649%
Female
81551%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
78.0%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
46.6%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,601
+55 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
23.2:1
was 20.3:1
% White
88%
was 88%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL operates as a big high school in POST FALLS, Idaho, operated by POST FALLS DISTRICT. Current enrollment sits at 1,601 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 252% larger than the state mean of about 455.

Within POST FALLS DISTRICT, which oversees 12 schools and 5,779 students, POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (88%). The remainder breaks down as 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Kootenai County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 69 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 23.2:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 16.0:1 average. Around 33% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, Kootenai County reports that the typical household earns roughly $81,861 per year, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL is one of 54 public schools in Kootenai County (combined enrollment of about 23,554 students).

The closest other public school is PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL has edged up 4%, going from 1,546 students in 2018 to 1,601 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 20.3:1 in 2018 to 23.2:1 today.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Kootenai County at a glance

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Population
181,996
Census ACS
Median income
$81,861
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
54
23,554 students

Quick facts

School name
POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
District
POST FALLS DISTRICT
Address
2832 EAST POLELINE ROAD, POST FALLS, ID 83877
Phone
(208) 773-0581
County
Kootenai County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,601
Teachers (FTE)
69
Student–teacher ratio
23.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
521 (33%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
160267000488
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
How large is POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL?
POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,601 students in grades 09-12.
Is POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL have?
POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL employs 69 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.2:1.
What is the student diversity at POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL in?
POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL is part of POST FALLS DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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