Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School) serves 19 students in grades 7-12.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
42%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School)?
19 students attend Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School) students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School) offer ?
Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School) offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School) part of?
Northwest Childrens Home (Alternative School) is part of Nampa School District.
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