Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative's student population of 174 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is 0.46, which is more 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
#551 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative's ranking?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is ranked #551 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative?
The graduation rate of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is 15-19%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative?
174 students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative offer ?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative part of?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is part of Idaho Virtual High School Inc. School District.
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