Wakapa Academy serves 49 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wakapa Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wakapa Academy's student population of 49 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wakapa Academy is 0.49, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
41%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
59%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Wakapa Academy?
The graduation rate of Wakapa Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Wakapa Academy?
49 students attend Wakapa Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wakapa Academy students are White, and 41% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakapa Academy?
Wakapa Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wakapa Academy offer ?
Wakapa Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wakapa Academy part of?
Wakapa Academy is part of Buhl Joint School District.
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