North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Tel:
(208) 687-8002
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy serves 496 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy's student population of 496 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 496 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is ranked within the top 5% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #9 out of 676 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 91% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.40 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 79% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 32% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is Timberlake Senior High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Timberlake Junior High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Spirit Lake Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spirit Lake Timberlake Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 301 students
1.8 miles
5830 West Blackwell Boulevard
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2582 1.8 7-8 301 - Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 332 students
2.0 miles
32605 North 5th Avenue
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-2501 2.0 PK-6 332 - Spirit Lake Timberlake Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 563 students
2.1 miles
5973 West Highway 54
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-6303 2.1 9-12 563 - Athol Athol Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 348 students
6.1 miles
6333 East Menser Avenue
Athol, ID 83801
(208) 683-2231 6.1 PK-6 348 - Rathdrum Twin Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 325 students
7.5 miles
5326 West Rice Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870 7.5 PK-6 325
School Reviews
| 4 We love the school it's not perfect there are things that I wish they would do differently. I think that my kids are getting a great deal from this school! I know they don't line up the kids everyday to check uniforms. - Posted by Parent - Alias |
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