For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 676 students in Mountain Home, ID.
The top ranked public charter schools in Mountain Home, ID are Fern-waters Public Charter School, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, ID public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 61% statewide average). Charter schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mountain Home, ID (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Van Dreff Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 4-8
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 250-2347
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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
Mountain Home, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mountain Home, ID?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mountain Home, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online.
How many public charter schools are located in Mountain Home, ID?
5 public charter schools are located in Mountain Home, ID.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home, ID?
Mountain Home, ID public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public charter schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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