Serving 50 students in grades 6-12, Payette Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Payette Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Payette Academy's student population of 50 students has grown by 212% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Payette Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Payette Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#317 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
56%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Payette Academy's ranking?
Payette Academy is ranked #317 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Payette Academy?
The graduation rate of Payette Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Payette Academy?
50 students attend Payette Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Payette Academy students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Payette Academy?
Payette Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Payette Academy offer ?
Payette Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Payette Academy part of?
Payette Academy is part of Payette Joint School District.
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