American Falls Academy serves 38 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
American Falls Academy's student population of 38 students has grown by 137% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Making Dreams Come True.
School Rankings
The diversity score of American Falls Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
1%
White
39%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend American Falls Academy?
38 students attend American Falls Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of American Falls Academy students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of American Falls Academy?
American Falls Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does American Falls Academy offer ?
American Falls Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is American Falls Academy part of?
American Falls Academy is part of American Falls Joint School District.
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