Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy's student population of 571 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is 0.24, which is less 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
#2 out of 709 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
27%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Idaho Stem Charter Academy's ranking?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is ranked #2 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are North Idaho Stem Charter Academy often compared to?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Spirit Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend North Idaho Stem Charter Academy?
571 students attend North Idaho Stem Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Idaho Stem Charter Academy offer ?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is North Idaho Stem Charter Academy part of?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is part of North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Inc. School District.
School Reviews
4 8/12/2018
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.
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