Average
#496 of 719 schools in ID
Falls City Academy
High School · JEROME JOINT DISTRICT
125 4TH AVENUE WEST, Jerome, ID 83338
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
5.3
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
5.3
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Idaho schools
#496 of 719
In Jerome
#2 of 7
public schools
In district
#1 of 6
JEROME JOINT DISTRICT
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Falls City Academy
Falls City Academy is a public high school in Jerome, ID, part of JEROME JOINT DISTRICT. Falls City Academy serves approximately 83 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Falls City Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 719 schools in ID.
Structured state assessment records for Falls City Academy show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 5.1
- ID avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 83 students, Falls City Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Falls City Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
37% of students at Falls City Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Falls City Academy — Students at Falls City Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores ID EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from ID state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Falls City Academy Compares
See how Falls City Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
125 4TH AVENUE WEST, Jerome, ID 83338
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Falls City Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. TWIN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby Twin Falls), which scores notably higher. Another option is CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 9.9 miles away, in nearby Twin Falls), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, JEROME HIGH SCHOOL (rated 4.9/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Jerome, see our Jerome schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JEROME ACADEMY Jerome | 0.0 mi | — |
| SUMMIT ELEMENTARY Jerome | 0.5 mi | 3.3 |
| HERITAGE ACADEMY Jerome | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| JEROME MIDDLE SCHOOL Jerome | 0.5 mi | 3.8 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jerome | 0.6 mi | 2.2 |
| HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jerome | 0.9 mi | 2.7 |
| JEROME HIGH SCHOOL Jerome | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| CANYONSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Jerome | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| ROCK CREEK ELEMENTARY Twin Falls | 8.9 mi | 8.2 |
| XAVIER CHARTER SCHOOL Twin Falls | 9.7 mi | 6.4 |
| CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Twin Falls | 9.9 mi | 5.7 |
| ROBERT STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL Twin Falls | 10.6 mi | 5.4 |
| I B PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Twin Falls | 10.6 mi | 3.2 |
| HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Twin Falls | 11.0 mi | 4.7 |
| HILLTOP SDA SCHOOL Twin Falls | 11.4 mi | — |
| SAWTOOTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Twin Falls | 11.1 mi | 7.9 |
| TWIN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL Twin Falls | 11.3 mi | 6.8 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Twin Falls | 11.7 mi | 3.5 |
| MAGIC VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Twin Falls | 11.8 mi | 4.5 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Twin Falls | 11.5 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 83338 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,489
Median Home Value
$253,300
Median Rent
$883/mo
Population
21,830
College Educated
12.7%
Homeownership
76.4%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Median Age
33.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| TAMMANY HIGH SCHOOL Lewiston, ID | 5.3 |
| CLARK COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Dubois, ID | 5.2 |
| FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Preston, ID | 5.4 |
| COSSA ACADEMY Wilder, ID | 4.9 |
| BENNETT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL Mountain Home, ID | 6.0 |
| BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Emmett, ID | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Falls City Academy
What grades does Falls City Academy serve?
Falls City Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Falls City Academy?
Falls City Academy has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls City Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls City Academy is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Falls City Academy rank in ID?
Falls City Academy ranks #496 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Falls City Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Falls City Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Falls City Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Falls City Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Falls City Academy a charter school?
No, Falls City Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Falls City Academy a Title I school?
No, Falls City Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falls City Academy?
60.2% of students at Falls City Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 60.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jerome County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (208) 324-8137
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
Resources & Links
District
JEROME JOINT DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,078
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $8,577
- District Rank
- #1 of 6
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