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Firth High School

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Firth High School ranks 68 th of 112 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

68^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 112 Idaho High Schools

Better than 39% of Idaho high schools

Summary

Firth High School is a public high school located in Firth, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 290 students. The school is part of the Firth District, which is ranked 60 out of 96 districts in Idaho and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Firth High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 20th out of 106 schools in 2022-2023 (rated 4 stars) to 68th out of 112 schools in 2024-2025 (rated 2 stars), indicating variable performance compared to other high schools in Idaho. The school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81.0% to 98.5% in recent years, but has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 4.2% to 17.1%. In ISAT assessments, Firth High School has shown mixed performance, with some areas outperforming the district and state, while others underperforming.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Emerson High School, Idaho Falls Senior High School, and Skyline Senior High School, Firth High School generally performs better. However, the school's spending per student ($8,587) is lower than some of the higher-spending schools in the area, and its student-teacher ratio has ranged from 18 to 20.1, which is higher than the ratios at some neighboring schools. Additionally, Firth High School has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 7.41% in 2021-2022 to 28.28% in 2023-2024, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

305

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,587

Per pupil spending ?

27.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

329 Lincoln Street
Firth, ID 83236-0247

(208) 346-6812

District: Firth District

Feeder schools for Firth High School:

Elementary:	A W Johnson Elementary School
Middle:	Firth Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

12.5%

American Indian:

1.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 43rd percentile in 2013 → 39th in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg44%

Idaho avg47%

68^th of 112

Idaho public high schools ?

Bottom 39%▲ up 24 pts since 2015

From bottom 15% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

60^th of 96Firth District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	40.4	68 of 112	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	67.0	49 of 159	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.2	20 of 106	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	48.9	43 of 110	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.3	21 of 88	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	41.0	33 of 52	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	22.2	88 of 101	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	23.3	65 of 76	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	24.1	63 of 74	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	51.1	91 of 160	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.6	106 of 162	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.8	78 of 165	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	50.6	98 of 169	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	31.9	97 of 128	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	69.3	41 of 151	72.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%~ state avg

Math41%~ state avg

Science36%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Firth High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)		ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Firth High School	Public	9-12	329 Lincoln Street	Firth	83236	Bingham County	Firth District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 346-6812	305	16	18.5	27.5%	256 (83.9%)	3 (1.0%)	38 (12.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	40.4	68^th of 112 public high schools	39.3%		67	49^th of 159 public high schools	69.2%	19	41.4	41.4	35.6	35.6	51.7	51.7	$8,587	$760	$7,828
Shelley Senior High School	Public	9-12	570 West Fir Street	Shelley	83274	Bingham County	Shelley Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 357-7400	800	36	21.9	34.3%	661 (82.6%)	8 (1.0%)	115 (14.4%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	38.8	71^st of 112 public high schools	36.6%		29.1	115^th of 159 public high schools	27.7%	44	25.0	25.0	39.4	39.4	60.2	60.2	$7,047	$798	$6,249
Shelley Work Based Academy	Public	9-12	544 Seminary Avenue	Shelley	83274	Bingham County	Shelley Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 332-6800	48	3	18.0		32 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Independence Alternative High School	Public	7-12	155 East Francis Street	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Blackfoot District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 785-8825	102	8	12.9	57.8%	41 (40.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (23.5%)	1 (1.0%)	35 (34.3%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$12,278	$1,512	$10,765
Blackfoot School District Online Junior/Senior School	Public	7-12	270 East Bridge Street	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Blackfoot District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	138	5	26.4		82 (59.4%)	2 (1.4%)	31 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bingham Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1350 Parkway Drive #18	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Idaho Stem Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 557-4003	68	6	11.8		50 (73.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (16.2%)	3 (4.4%)	3 (4.4%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					54.5	54.5	$15,098	$734	$14,364
Blackfoot High School	Public	9-12	870 South Fisher Avenue	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Blackfoot District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 785-8810	1,170	59	19.8	35.7%	749 (64.0%)	6 (0.5%)	252 (21.5%)	5 (0.4%)	130 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.4%)								(n/a)		17.6		38.0		43.5	$8,165	$876	$7,288
Skyline Senior High School	Public	9-12	1767 Blue Sky Drive	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 525-7770	1,336	65	20.5	41.1%	865 (64.7%)	3 (0.2%)	405 (30.3%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	50 (3.7%)	35.8	76^th of 112 public high schools	32.1%		37.1	103^rd of 159 public high schools	35.2%	27	31.2	31.2	29.2	29.2	60.1	60.1	$7,846	$790	$7,057
Career & Technical Education Center	Public	10-12	450 East Street	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 525-7517	3	12	.2		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Emerson High School	Public	9-12	335 5th Street	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 524-7800	135	12	11.1	57.0%	69 (51.1%)	1 (0.7%)	51 (37.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (8.1%)								(n/a)							$10,137	$815	$9,322

Frequently Asked Questions about Firth High School

What district is Firth High School in?

Firth District

How many students attend Firth High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended Firth High School.

Is Firth High School a good school?

Firth High School ranks 68^th of 112 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Firth High School?

Firth High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : A W Johnson Elementary School
Middle : Firth Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Firth High School?

Students at Firth High School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

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