Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, Bingham Academy ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (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
School Overview
Bingham Academy's student population of 68 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Bingham Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bingham Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.3%
16.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bingham Academy's ranking?
Bingham Academy is ranked #330 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Bingham Academy?
68 students attend Bingham Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bingham Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bingham Academy?
Bingham Academy has a student ration of 11:1, 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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