Serving 171 students in grades 6-12, Idaho Connects Online Alternative School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School's student population of 171 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idaho Connects Online Alternative School is 0.41, 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
#646 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
10%
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 Idaho Connects Online Alternative School's ranking?
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School is ranked #646 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Idaho Connects Online Alternative School often compared to?
Idaho Connects Online Alternative Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idaho Connects Online Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Idaho Connects Online Alternative School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Idaho Connects Online Alternative School?
171 students attend Idaho Connects Online Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Idaho Connects Online Alternative School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idaho Connects Online Alternative School?
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idaho Connects Online Alternative School offer ?
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Idaho Connects Online Alternative School part of?
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School is part of Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is Idaho Connects Online Alternative School located?
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School is located in the West Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 21 other public schools located in West Boise.
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