Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hayden Canyon Charter School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayden Canyon Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hayden Canyon Charter School's student population of 536 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hayden Canyon Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayden Canyon Charter School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
22%
25%
School Statewide Testing
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 Hayden Canyon Charter School's ranking?
Hayden Canyon Charter School is ranked #280 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Hayden Canyon Charter School often compared to?
Hayden Canyon Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hayden Canyon Charter School?
536 students attend Hayden Canyon Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hayden Canyon Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayden Canyon Charter School?
Hayden Canyon Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hayden Canyon Charter School offer ?
Hayden Canyon Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayden Canyon Charter School part of?
Hayden Canyon Charter School is part of Hayden Canyon Charter School Inc. School District.
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