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#365 of 719 schools in ID

Kuna High School

High School · Kuna Joint District · Kuna, ID

A Kuna Joint District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

637 EAST DEER FLAT, Kuna, ID 83634

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$8,614
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Kuna High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

23.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kuna 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low149/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$93,084

Median home value

$414,900

Median rent

$1,557/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Initial Point High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.56–121.4 mi103Compare →
Swan Falls High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–122.5 mi246Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kuna Joint District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 11
District spending per student
$8,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kuna High School is listed in KUNA JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kuna High School

Kuna High School is a public high school in Kuna, ID, part of Kuna Joint District, serving approximately 1,640 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kuna High School

What grades does Kuna High School serve?

Kuna High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kuna High School?

Kuna High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,640 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kuna High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kuna High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kuna High School rank in ID?

Kuna High School ranks #365 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Kuna High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kuna High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Kuna High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kuna High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kuna High School a charter school?

No, Kuna High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kuna High School a Title I school?

No, Kuna High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kuna High School?

23.2% of students at Kuna 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
1,640
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Ada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 83634)
35,506
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
34.4
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 83634; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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