Serving 118 students in grades 6-12, Empower Connections 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% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empower Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Empower Connections Academy's student population of 118 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Empower Connections Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empower Connections Academy is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
33%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empower Connections Academy's ranking?
Empower Connections Academy is ranked #651 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Empower Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Empower Connections Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Empower Connections Academy?
118 students attend Empower Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Empower Connections Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empower Connections Academy?
Empower Connections Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Empower Connections Academy offer ?
Empower Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Empower Connections Academy part of?
Empower Connections Academy is part of Inspire Academics Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is Empower Connections Academy located?
Empower Connections Academy is located in the West Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 21 other public schools located in West Boise.
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