For the 2023-24 school year, there are 78 alternative public schools serving 6,727 students in Idaho.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Idaho are Kootenai Bridge Academy, Vallivue Academy and Franklin County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Idaho Alternative Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kootenai Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
637 North Park Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vallivue Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6123 Timber Drive
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Franklin County High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 S 100 W
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Heartland High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Idaho Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3686
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3686
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
High Desert
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Kinport Middle School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Silver Creek High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Valley View Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #1010.
Rebound School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1450 East Watertower Street S1
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Grades: 6-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1111.
Isucceed Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6148 North Discovery Way Suite
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Tammany High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1982 Tammany Creek Road
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3270
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3270
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1414.
Idaho Youth Challenge Spring
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 Timberline Drive
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7293
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7293
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Middleton Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 South Viking Avenue
Middleton, ID 83644
(208) 585-6657
Middleton, ID 83644
(208) 585-6657
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: #1616.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Central High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 161 students
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Steelhead Way #164
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 118 students
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Lake Pend Oreille High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Magic Valley High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Main Avenue North
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8823
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8823
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Meridian Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2311 East Lanark Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4315
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4315
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
New Vision High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Mullan
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-3541
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-3541
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Union High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 Fletcher Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 5th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-7800
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Initial Point High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1080 North Ten Mile Road
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0200
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3175 East Lincoln Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4447
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4447
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #3030.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #3131.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 North Nola
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Central High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6075 North Locus Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Academy Avenue
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-5386
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-5386
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Venture High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1619 North 9th
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-7460
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Grades: 6-12
| 133 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Idaho?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Idaho include Kootenai Bridge Academy, Vallivue Academy and Franklin County High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Idaho?
78 alternative public schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho alternative public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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