Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Bingham Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bingham Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bingham Academy's student population of 82 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Bingham Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bingham Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
1%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
59%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bingham Academy's ranking?
Bingham Academy is ranked #391 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Bingham Academy often compared to?
Bingham Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Blackfoot High School, Independence Alternative High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bingham Academy?
The graduation rate of Bingham Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Bingham Academy?
82 students attend Bingham Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bingham Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bingham Academy?
Bingham Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bingham Academy offer ?
Bingham Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bingham Academy part of?
Bingham Academy is part of Idaho STEM Academy Inc. School District.
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