Summary:
The Post Falls District in Idaho contains two high schools serving grades 9–12—Post Falls High School and New Vision High School—which offer vastly different learning environments despite sharing the same district rating of 34th out of 101 Idaho districts.
If you are looking at traditional high schools, Post Falls High School is the clear standout. It enrolls about 1,600 students, holds a 5-star rating, and ranks 13th out of 122 Idaho high schools (89th percentile). Its students score well above state averages: 77.4% proficient in English, 63.4% in science, and 46.8% in math. Chronic absenteeism is relatively low at 11.8%, and the school has maintained top-tier rankings for three straight years. In contrast, New Vision High School is a small alternative-style school with only 100 students. It ranks 119th out of 122 high schools (2nd percentile) and holds a 0-star rating. Proficiency rates are dramatically lower: 32.7% in English and 18.4% in science. Math scores are not reported at all. Chronic absenteeism runs at 19.5%, nearly double the district rate.
Both schools post the identical 82.5% graduation rate, but that number hides major disparities. New Vision serves a higher-need population—46% of its students qualify for free/reduced lunch versus 32.5% at Post Falls—yet it actually spends less per student ($5,585 vs. $7,460) and has a slightly worse student-teacher ratio (25.0 vs. 23.2). The Post Falls District overall looks above average largely because of Post Falls High School’s strong performance. For parents, the choice is clear: if you are seeking a large, academically rigorous comprehensive high school, Post Falls High School is the stronger option. New Vision High School appears designed for students who need a smaller, credit-recovery setting, but families should be aware of the significant academic and attendance challenges it faces.
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