For the 2024 school year, there are 10 alternative public charter schools serving 1,673 students in Idaho.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Idaho are Kootenai Bridge Academy, Isucceed Academy and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Idaho public charter school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Idaho (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kootenai Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
637 North Park Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Isucceed Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6148 North Discovery Way Suite
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Steelhead Way #164
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 118 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Rank: #66.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #77.
Elevate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
9492 West Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Nampa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Sw Corner Killdeer Avenue/bogi
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 332-6800
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 332-6800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Idaho?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Idaho include Kootenai Bridge Academy, Isucceed Academy and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Idaho?
10 alternative public charter schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public charter schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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