Twin Falls High School

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Twin Falls High School ranks 19 th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Twin Falls High School is a public high school serving 1,286 students in grades 9-12 in Twin Falls, Idaho, which is part of the Twin Falls District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 85% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 52% proficient in Math, compared to lower district and state averages.

Twin Falls High School maintains a high 90.1% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The student population is predominantly White (79.7%) with a notable Hispanic population (14.93%). Interestingly, the school has seen a steady decline in chronic absenteeism, from 17.5% to 7.5% in recent years. When compared to nearby schools like Canyon Ridge High School, Twin Falls High School stands out as a higher-performing institution with stronger academic proficiency and graduation rates.

Despite fluctuations in its statewide ranking, Twin Falls High School's consistent academic excellence and student engagement highlight the importance of factors like rigorous curriculum, effective teaching, and supportive school culture in driving educational outcomes. The school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (17.96%) also suggests a more affluent student population compared to some neighboring schools, which may contribute to its strong performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1615 Filer Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID 83301-4258

(208) 733-6551

District: Twin Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,387

Feeder schools for Twin Falls High School:

Elementary:	Bickel Elementary School
	Morningside Elementary School
	Oregon Trail Elementary School
	Pillar Falls Elementary
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	Sawtooth Elementary School
Middle:	Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 1,371

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Hispanic:

16.3%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Twin Falls High School ranks better than 88.1% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Twin Falls High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), Hispanic (16.3%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Falls High School is 21.7, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Twin Falls District! (See more...)

Compare Twin Falls High School employs 63 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twin Falls High School is $8,387. 1 high schools in the Twin Falls District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Twin Falls High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Falls High School 19^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Twin Falls High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Twin Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Falls District 61^st of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Twin Falls High School

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Rank History for all students at Twin Falls High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	53.92	79^th	151	47.7%
2009	27.43	104^th	128	18.8%
2010	60.80	65^th	169	61.5%
2011	63.01	60^th	165	63.6%
2012	66.60	53^rd	162	67.3%
2013	60.64	64^th	160	60.0%
2015	54.14	30^th	74	59.5%
2016	84.77	9^th	76	88.2%
2017	70.63	24^th	101	76.2%
2018	90.03	3^rd	52	94.2%
2021	59.27	29^th	88	67.0%
2022	81.26	11^th	110	90.0%
2023	92.73	6^th	106	94.3%
2024	83.92	19^th	159	88.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Twin Falls High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	60.61	16^th	40	60.0%
2022	74.26	4^th	48	91.7%
2023	82.46	7^th	40	82.5%
2024	82.69	10^th	66	84.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Twin Falls High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	57.50	13^th	40	67.5%
2022	79.40	1^st	48	97.9%
2023	91.10	1^st	40	97.5%
2024	81.50	9^th	66	86.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Twin Falls High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.60	9^th	38	76.3%
2024	72.55	15^th	55	72.7%

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Rank History for White students at Twin Falls High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	92.51	1^st	23	95.7%
2022	86.16	4^th	50	92.0%
2024	87.76	11^th	78	85.9%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Twin Falls High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1281	1281
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1310	1310
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1395	1395
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1429	1429
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1435	1435
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1435	1435
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1531	1531
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1489	1489
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1566	1566
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1514	1514
2001	1272	2	25	138	4	n/a	n/a	0	1441
2002	1276	0	29	143	3	n/a	n/a	0	1451
2003	1276	0	29	143	3	n/a	n/a	0	1451
2004	1246	4	30	135	4	n/a	n/a	0	1419
2005	1215	4	33	151	6	n/a	n/a	0	1409
2006	1205	10	29	154	4	n/a	n/a	0	1402
2007	1162	12	26	148	5	n/a	n/a	0	1353
2008	1119	12	22	163	10	n/a	n/a	0	1326
2009	1127	14	24	193	15	n/a	n/a	0	1373
2010	999	4	28	114	7	n/a	n/a	0	1152
2011	938	10	14	119	3	2	2	0	1088
2012	891	5	9	121	7	3	1	0	1037
2013	916	4	7	127	7	5	4	0	1070
2014	899	8	12	152	3	10	2	0	1086
2015	931	10	17	161	5	7	5	0	1136
2016	927	13	22	182	7	10	15	0	1176
2017	931	14	24	181	8	9	19	0	1186
2018	954	18	24	165	10	6	15	0	1192
2019	983	14	16	175	15	10	19	0	1232
2020	955	16	16	188	12	6	15	0	1208
2021	1015	15	16	203	10	5	18	0	1282
2022	1046	14	16	200	6	7	27	0	1316
2023	1025	13	16	192	11	6	23	0	1286
2024	1061	19	22	223	11	7	28	0	1371

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Twin Falls High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1281	68.1	18.8	9.6
1992	1310	67.6	19.3	9.8
1993	1395	68.5	20.4	13.8
1994	1429	67.9	21.0	14.6
1995	1435	68.3	21.0	15.4
1996	1435	68.3	21.0	15.4
1997	1531	69.0	22.2	13.6
1998	1489	72.0	20.7	14.3
1999	1566	72.9	21.5	22.9
2000	1514	79.8	19.0	20.4
2001	1441	69.2	20.8	20
2002	1451	67.5	21.5	22.7
2003	1451	67.5	21.5	22.7
2004	1419	68.1	20.8	28.5
2005	1409	71.2	19.8	28.3
2006	1402	72.7	19.3	28.5
2007	1353	73.9	18.3	30
2008	1326	71.2	18.6	36.3
2009	1373	71.6	19.2	36.3
2010	1152	56.4	20.4	35.2
2011	1088	64.6	16.8	38.7
2012	1037	58.0	17.8	44
2013	1070	55.7	19.1	42.1
2014	1086	53.9	20.1	40.5
2015	1136	54.0	21.0	35.9
2016	1176	60.0	19.6	41.2
2017	1186	59.2	20.0	37.9
2018	1192	60.5	19.6	33.1
2019	1232	53.1	23.1	28.4
2020	1208	53.1	22.7	27.6
2021	1282	58.8	21.7	17.2
2022	1316	60.4	21.7	10.3
2023	1286	62.5	20.5	18
2024	1371	63.0	21.7	21.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Twin Falls High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1281	68.1	18.8	9.6
1992	1310	67.6	19.3	9.8
1993	1395	68.5	20.4	13.8
1994	1429	67.9	21.0	14.6
1995	1435	68.3	21.0	15.4
1996	1435	68.3	21.0	15.4
1997	1531	69.0	22.2	13.6
1998	1489	72.0	20.7	14.3
1999	1566	72.9	21.5	22.9
2000	1514	79.8	19.0	20.4
2001	1441	69.2	20.8	20
2002	1451	67.5	21.5	22.7
2003	1451	67.5	21.5	22.7
2004	1419	68.1	20.8	28.5
2005	1409	71.2	19.8	28.3
2006	1402	72.7	19.3	28.5
2007	1353	73.9	18.3	30
2008	1326	71.2	18.6	36.3
2009	1373	71.6	19.2	36.3
2010	1152	56.4	20.4	35.2
2011	1088	64.6	16.8	38.7
2012	1037	58.0	17.8	44
2013	1070	55.7	19.1	42.1
2014	1086	53.9	20.1	40.5
2015	1136	54.0	21.0	35.9
2016	1176	60.0	19.6	41.2
2017	1186	59.2	20.0	37.9
2018	1192	60.5	19.6	33.1
2019	1232	53.1	23.1	28.4
2020	1208	53.1	22.7	27.6
2021	1282	58.8	21.7	17.2
2022	1316	60.4	21.7	10.3
2023	1286	62.5	20.5	18
2024	1371	63.0	21.7	21.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Twin Falls High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$656 (7.8%)	$7,730 (92.2%)	$8,387

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Falls High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Twin Falls High School)	46.5	59.2	12.7%
All Grades Math (Twin Falls District)	42.1	38.8	3.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Twin Falls High School)	76.4	62.6	13.8%
All Grades Science (Twin Falls District)	56	38.9	17.1%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Falls High School)	71.3	90.7	19.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)	50.9	48.5	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1232	1286	4.4%
African American	14	13	7.1%
American Indian	15	11	26.7%
Asian	16	16
Hispanic	175	192	9.7%
Pacific Islander	10	6	40%
White	983	1025	4.3%
Two or More Races	19	23	21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.4%	18%	10.4%

Schools Near Twin Falls High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)	ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Twin Falls High School	Public	9-12	1615 Filer Avenue East	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 733-6551	1,371	63	21.7	21.7%	1,061 (77.4%)	19 (1.4%)	223 (16.3%)	22 (1.6%)	11 (0.8%)	7 (0.5%)	28 (2.0%)	83.9	19^th of 159 public high schools	88.1%		92.7	6^th of 106 public high schools	94.3%	13	52.0	56.5	85.0	$8,387	$656	$7,730
Magic Valley High School	Public	9-12	512 Main Avenue North	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-8823	153	15	10.2	58.2%	85 (55.6%)	2 (1.3%)	57 (37.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (3.9%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)				$12,323	$1,446	$10,877
Canyon Ridge High School	Public	9-12	300 North College Road West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 732-7555	1,437	71	20.3	18.4%	880 (61.2%)	74 (5.1%)	397 (27.6%)	19 (1.3%)	6 (0.4%)	16 (1.1%)	45 (3.1%)	64.5	53^rd of 159 public high schools	66.7%		61.7	40^th of 106 public high schools	62.3%	13	38.1	50.1	69.1	$8,198	$712	$7,487
Kimberly High School	Public	9-12	885 Center Street West	Kimberly	83341	Twin Falls County	Kimberly District	No	No	No	No	(208) 423-4170	617	33	18.7	22.2%	514 (83.3%)	5 (0.8%)	93 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	66.1	52^nd of 159 public high schools	67.3%		75.3	22^nd of 106 public high schools	79.2%	30	41.6		68.2	$7,890	$552	$7,339
Filer High School	Public	9-12	3915 North Wildcat Way 2300 E	Filer	83328	Twin Falls County	Filer District	No	No	No	No	(208) 326-5945	488	29	16.7	23.6%	401 (82.2%)	5 (1.0%)	77 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	76.1	30^th of 159 public high schools	81.1%					(n/a)	33.3		63.3	$7,933	$678	$7,254
Hansen Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	550 South Main Street	Hansen	83334	Twin Falls County	Hansen District	No	No	No	No	(208) 423-5593	133	11	12.6	33.8%	91 (68.4%)	1 (0.8%)	36 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	55.3	69^th of 159 public high schools	56.6%		48.8	56^th of 106 public high schools	47.2%	13	40.6		58.8	$11,465	$1,762	$9,703
Jerome High School	Public	9-12	104 North Tiger Drive	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 324-8137	1,156	62	18.7	45.3%	503 (43.5%)	5 (0.4%)	629 (54.4%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	29.5	114^th of 159 public high schools	28.3%		14.9	99^th of 106 public high schools	6.6%	15	22.4		51.7	$7,744	$894	$6,851
Falls City Academy	Public	6-12	125 4th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 324-8137	83	7	12.7	60.2%	13 (15.7%)	1 (1.2%)	67 (80.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)
Cornerstone High School	Public	9-12	882 Valley Road South	Hazelton	83335	Jerome County	Valley District	No	No	No	No	(208) 829-5353	13	2	5.6	53.8%	5 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wakapa Academy	Public	9-12	525 Sawtooth Avenue	Buhl	83316	Twin Falls County	Buhl Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 329-7000	14	2	19.5	35.7%	7 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$10,276	$826	$9,450

Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Falls High School

What schools feed into Twin Falls High School?

Twin Falls High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bickel Elementary School
Elementary : Morningside Elementary School
Elementary : Oregon Trail Elementary School
Elementary : Pillar Falls Elementary
Elementary : Sawtooth Elementary School
Middle : Vera C O'Leary Middle School

What district is Twin Falls High School in?

Twin Falls District

What is the racial makeup of Twin Falls High School?

Students at Twin Falls High School are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Twin Falls High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,371 students attended Twin Falls High School.

Is Twin Falls High School a good school?

Twin Falls High School ranks 19^th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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