Wakapa Academy (Closed 2024)

525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, Wakapa Academy 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Wakapa Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
2 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
#536 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
41%
<50%
55%
≥50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
50%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
50%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
40-59%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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 Wakapa Academy's ranking?
Wakapa Academy is ranked #536 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wakapa Academy?
The graduation rate of Wakapa Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Wakapa Academy?
14 students attend Wakapa Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wakapa Academy students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Wakapa Academy offer ?
Wakapa Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wakapa Academy part of?
Wakapa Academy is part of Buhl Joint School District.

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