Central Academy High School
Tel:
(208)855-4325
- Central Academy High School serves 158 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 24%.
Top Placements
Central Academy High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Central Academy High School's student population of 158 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 158 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Academy High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Academy High School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #620 out of 656 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 18% |
| Black | 8% | 1% |
| White | 77% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.29 |
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| Graduation Rate | 30-39% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joint No. 2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Academy High School is Meridian Medical Arts Charter (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Heritage Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Prospect Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Meridian Prospect Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 745 students
1.1 miles
4300 North Red Horse Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208)350-4000 1.1 PK-5 745 - Meridian Heritage Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1275 students
1.2 miles
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208)350-4130 1.2 6-8 1275 - Meridian Meridian Medical Arts Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 201 students
1.3 miles
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208)855-4075 1.3 9-12 201 - Meridian Pathways Middle School Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 126 students
1.3 miles
1855 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208)350-4040 1.3 7-8 126 - Meridian Discovery Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 579 students
1.4 miles
2100 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208)855-4090 1.4 PK-5 579
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