American Falls Academy serves 28 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%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 89%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
American Falls Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
American Falls Academy's student population of 28 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of American Falls Academy is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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
9:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
53%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
43%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
28 students attend American Falls Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of American Falls Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Falls Academy?
American Falls Academy has a student ration of 9:1, 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
What school district is American Falls Academy part of?
American Falls Academy is part of American Falls Joint School District.
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