Serving 102 students in grades 7-12, Cossa 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cossa Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cossa Academy's student population of 102 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cossa Academy 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 Cossa Academy is 0.37, which is less 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
#693 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
76%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
73%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cossa Academy's ranking?
Cossa Academy is ranked #693 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cossa Academy?
The graduation rate of Cossa Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Cossa Academy?
102 students attend Cossa Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cossa Academy students are White, and 24% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cossa Academy?
Cossa Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cossa Academy offer ?
Cossa Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cossa Academy part of?
Cossa Academy is part of Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (COSSA) School District.
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