Serving 154 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 154 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (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 154 students has declined by 25% 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
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2001
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 Calendar
School Rankings
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is 0.39, which is less 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
#612 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative's ranking?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is ranked #612 out of 704 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% 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 25-29%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative?
154 students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative has a student ration of 26:1, 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 (Exclusively virtual).
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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