Serving 295 students in grades 6-10, Alturas Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alturas Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alturas Preparatory Academy's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alturas Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alturas Preparatory Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alturas Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Alturas Preparatory Academy is ranked #177 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Alturas Preparatory Academy?
295 students attend Alturas Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Alturas Preparatory Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alturas Preparatory Academy?
Alturas Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alturas Preparatory Academy offer ?
Alturas Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Alturas Preparatory Academy part of?
Alturas Preparatory Academy is part of Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District.
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