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#415 of 719 schools in ID
Firth High School
High School · Firth District · Firth, ID
A high school in Firth, ID where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 247, Firth, ID 83236
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Firth High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Firth High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average359/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,938
Median home value
$277,700
Median rent
$639/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Firth District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $8,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Firth High School is listed in FIRTH DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Firth High School
Firth High School is a public high school in Firth, ID, part of Firth District, serving approximately 290 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Firth High School
What grades does Firth High School serve?
Firth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Firth High School?
Firth High School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Firth High School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Firth High School rank in ID?
Firth High School ranks #415 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Firth High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Firth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Firth High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Firth High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Firth High School a charter school?
No, Firth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Firth High School a Title I school?
No, Firth High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Firth High School?
28.3% of students at Firth High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (208) 346-6812
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 83236)
- 1,929
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83236; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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