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INITIAL POINT HIGH SCHOOL

1080 NORTH TEN MILE ROAD, KUNA, ID 83634KUNA JOINT DISTRICT →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
98
Students
Total enrolled
55%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 37% vs nat'l
$9,251
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 36% vs nat'l
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 98 students in grades 09–12 in KUNA, Idaho.
36% below average funding
District spends $9,251 per pupil, 36% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

INITIAL POINT HIGH SCHOOL is a small high in KUNA, Idaho, serving grades 09–12 with 98 students. The district invests $9,251 per student — 36% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The 55% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at INITIAL POINT HIGH SCHOOL

98
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution49 male · 49 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 24 students
Student Composition
83%
13%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160177000962

Academic Outcomes at INITIAL POINT HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
50-59
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
55%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83634

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,251Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,251
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,071
Student Support$1,758
Administration$1,110
Operations$1,388
Other$925
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,251 spent per student, an estimated $4,098 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
23%
State government
59.0%
Local (property tax)
22.9%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 55% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-average funding — $9,251/student, 36% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSILVER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCRIMSON POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLINDIAN CREEK ELEMENTARY
+2 more
↓
Middle
KUNA MIDDLE SCHOOLFREMONT H TEED MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
KUNA HIGH SCHOOLSWAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyAda County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKUNA JOINT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)955-0200
NCES ID: 160177000962
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KUNA seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
High
KUNA HIGH SCHOOL
1,736 students · 09–12
● 49 opp19% FRL
Mid
KUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL
767 students · 06–08
● 49 opp31% FRL
Elem
REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
683 students · PK–05
● 49 opp34% FRL
Elem
SILVER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
579 students · PK–05
16% FRL
Mid
FREMONT H TEED MIDDLE SCHOOL
558 students · 06–08
● 49 opp24% FRL
Elem
CRIMSON POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
482 students · PK–05
● 49 opp30% FRL
Elem
INDIAN CREEK ELEMENTARY
331 students · PK–05
● 49 opp35% FRL
Elem
HUBBARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
274 students · PK–05
● 49 opp37% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1080 NORTH TEN MILE ROAD, KUNA, ID 83634
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.