Serving 83 students in grades 6-12, Falls City Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls City Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Falls City Academy's student population of 83 students has grown by 418% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 600% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Falls City Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls City Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
81%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
16%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls City Academy's ranking?
Falls City Academy is ranked #658 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falls City Academy?
The graduation rate of Falls City Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Falls City Academy?
83 students attend Falls City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Falls City Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls City Academy?
Falls City Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Falls City Academy offer ?
Falls City Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Falls City Academy part of?
Falls City Academy is part of Jerome Joint School District.
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