Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District

2280 East 17th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 463 students in Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public School in Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
1 School
799 Schools
# Students
463 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#41 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
46%
41%
64%
55%
55-59%
41%
(2022-23)
30.8%
16.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
21%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
77%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,404 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has declined by 50% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,179 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,754 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$3,545 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,404
$11,927
Spending / Student
$8,179
$11,263

Best Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alturas Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2280 East 17th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 932-9440
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District?
Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District manages 1 public schools serving 463 students.
What is the rank of Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District?
Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District is ranked #40 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District?
77% of Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District?
Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,179 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in ID
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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