Serving 75 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (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 75 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Falls City Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls City Academy is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
84%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
14%
72%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls City Academy's ranking?
Falls City Academy is ranked #667 out of 704 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 20-29%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Falls City Academy?
75 students attend Falls City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Falls City Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falls City Academy?
Falls City Academy has a student ration of 13:1, 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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