Serving 216 students in grades 9-12, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online's student population of 216 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
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 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 is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#372 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
8%
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's ranking?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online is ranked #372 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 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online?
The graduation rate of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online is 75-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online?
216 students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online offer ?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online part of?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online is part of Idaho Virtual High School Inc. School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is a very great school and this review seems very out of date... The teachers are very nice, the maths teacher helps students when they need help...
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