Is Compass Public Charter School a good school?

Yes. Compass Public Charter School ranks in the top 9.0% of Idaho alternative schools.

How many students attend Compass Public Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,264 students attended Compass Public Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Compass Public Charter School?

Students at Compass Public Charter School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

Compass Public Charter School

Summary:

Compass Public Charter School is a high-performing public charter school in Meridian, Idaho, serving 1,250 students in grades K-12 with a diverse student population. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, boasting impressive ISAT proficiency rates and a four-year graduation rate ranging from 97.2% to 100%.

Compass Public Charter School stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.3% to 7% over the past three years, which are lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 9.89% to 15.44% over the past three years, which is lower than the state and district averages. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of around 19.5 to 20.1, slightly higher than nearby charter schools but still within a reasonable range.

When compared to nearby charter schools, such as North Star Charter School, Gem Prep: Nampa, and Gem Prep: Meridian, Compass Public Charter School outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. However, some nearby charter schools, such as Gem Prep: Meridian North, have higher spending per student, which may contribute to their strong academic performance. Compass Public Charter School also significantly outperforms virtual/online schools in the area, such as Nampa Online Virtual Academy and Idaho Virtual Academy, in various academic metrics.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642-1135

(208) 888-5847

District: Compass Public Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,937

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 1,264

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Compass Public Charter School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.88. (See more...)

Compare Details Compass Public Charter School ranks better than 92.7% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.9. (See more...)

Compare Details Compass Public Charter School ranks better than 95.6% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Compass Public Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Compass Public Charter School is 19.5. (See more...)

Compare Compass Public Charter School employs 64.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Compass Public Charter School is $5,937.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Compass Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Compass Public Charter School 27^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Compass Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Compass Public Charter School 12^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Compass Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Compass Public Charter School 7^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Compass Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	85.45	11^th	335	96.7%
2009	80.68	36^th	349	89.7%
2010	85.38	12^th	356	96.6%
2011	83.12	19^th	359	94.7%
2012	83.48	21^st	354	94.1%
2013	89.55	3^rd	357	99.2%
2015	99.00	1^st	226	99.6%
2016	97.76	1^st	240	99.6%
2017	96.65	2^nd	292	99.3%
2018	97.98	1^st	254	99.6%
2024	90.88	27^th	301	91.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.69	15^th	135	88.9%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.90	12^th	164	92.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	92.97	4^th	72	94.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.06	2^nd	72	97.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	92.98	6^th	81	92.6%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.34	7^th	159	95.6%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.22	2^nd	6	66.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.93	1^st	35	97.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.81	3^rd	66	95.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.36	3^rd	66	95.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.70	1^st	55	98.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Compass Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.93	9^th	78	88.5%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a student
Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Compass has changed my life. I succeed in schoolwork. I understand it and the teachers care!! They are so invloved in my schoolwork that they've become apart of my personal life in some ways. I am so glad that compass is here. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, September 15, 2012

This is a school with a staff who care about their students education and progress. Instruction is intense preparing students for life. The philosophy of teach to the high and support the low challenges all students and encourages learning. The curriculum is intense and requires dedication from students and parents. This school is not for everyone, but this is the great thing about living in America, we have choice. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, July 9, 2011

Only straight A students should attend this school. No help or consideration for children that need help. As one of the professionals at BSU said "it's all about the numbers". Class sizes are 35 students to 1 teacher with no extra help for the teacher. Be very aware before letting your child attend this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Compass is a great place for my kids to learn. They use the Harbor method which gives students a low threat environment and accelerated learning opportunity. The staff are incredibly dedicated to the success of the students. The school administrator is the best I have ever dealt with. She holds the standards and keeps true to the Harbor method, yet takes the time to get to know every student in a personal way. This is an awesome school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Compass Public Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	222	4	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	234
2007	256	6	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	274
2008	322	4	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	343
2009	390	5	12	11	2	n/a	n/a	420
2010	422	7	16	16	4	n/a	n/a	465
2011	471	9	17	28	5	2	4	536
2012	474	5	16	37	1	1	26	560
2013	447	3	16	47	3	0	26	542
2014	474	4	18	50	2	0	20	568
2015	545	6	15	63	3	0	22	654
2016	460	6	11	60	1	1	18	557
2017	454	1	13	64	0	0	19	551
2018	453	5	14	60	0	0	24	556
2019	900	13	34	100	1	1	39	1088
2020	957	12	36	115	2	1	39	1162
2021	997	15	38	120	1	2	40	1213
2022	981	15	32	137	2	3	54	1224
2023	992	15	37	131	4	4	67	1250
2024	1016	16	38	128	2	3	61	1264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Compass Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	234	9.0	26.0	0
2007	274	10.5	26.1	0
2008	343	13.0	26.4	21.6
2009	420	20.5	20.5	27.4
2010	465	24.0	19.3	29.7
2011	536	24.0	22.2	30.6
2012	560	27.2	20.5	28.8
2013	542	26.1	20.7	25.5
2014	568	29.7	19.0	26.9
2015	654	32.0	20.4	20.2
2016	557	26.0	21.4	21.7
2017	551	25.3	21.7	22
2018	556	26.1	21.2	18.7
2019	1088	51.1	21.2	15.3
2020	1162	53.5	21.6	14.9
2021	1213	60.1	20.1	12.4
2022	1224	61.0	20.0	9.9
2023	1250	64.0	19.5	15.4
2024	1264	64.5	19.5	14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Compass Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	234	9.0	26.0	0
2007	274	10.5	26.1	0
2008	343	13.0	26.4	21.6
2009	420	20.5	20.5	27.4
2010	465	24.0	19.3	29.7
2011	536	24.0	22.2	30.6
2012	560	27.2	20.5	28.8
2013	542	26.1	20.7	25.5
2014	568	29.7	19.0	26.9
2015	654	32.0	20.4	20.2
2016	557	26.0	21.4	21.7
2017	551	25.3	21.7	22
2018	556	26.1	21.2	18.7
2019	1088	51.1	21.2	15.3
2020	1162	53.5	21.6	14.9
2021	1213	60.1	20.1	12.4
2022	1224	61.0	20.0	9.9
2023	1250	64.0	19.5	15.4
2024	1264	64.5	19.5	14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Compass Public Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$683 (11.5%)	$5,254 (88.5%)	$5,937

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Compass Public Charter School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1088	1250	14.9%
African American	13	15	15.4%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	34	37	8.8%
Hispanic	100	131	31%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	900	992	10.2%
Two or More Races	39	67	71.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.3%	15.4%	0.2%

Schools Near Compass Public Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ISAT Math (2024)								ISAT Science (2024)				ISAT English Language Arts (2024)								Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Compass Public Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4667 West Aviator Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Compass Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 888-5847	1,264	65	19.5	14.9%	1,016 (80.4%)	16 (1.3%)	128 (10.1%)	38 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	61 (4.8%)								(n/a)	76.2	69.3			68.7	55.4	80.0	69.8	63.0			65.2		73.8	86.4	79.8	82.2	76.6		80.8	$5,937	$683	$5,254
Project Impact Stem Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1422 S Tech Lane	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Project Impact Stem Academy Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 576-4811	281	18	15.6		246 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)	59.2				45.8			45.8				49.1			48.0		70.8	40.9		52.5	$9,449	$577	$8,872
Gem Prep: Meridian North	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	5390 North McDermott Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 917-9150	475	23	20.6		356 (74.9%)	5 (1.1%)	83 (17.5%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.1%)								(n/a)	75.0		59.2					64.6				47.3	65.4		63.3	76.6	87.0			74.5
Virtual School House	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1303 East Central Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 350-5079	454	18	24.7		334 (73.6%)	8 (1.8%)	76 (16.7%)	7 (1.5%)	6 (1.3%)	5 (1.1%)	18 (4.0%)								(n/a)								9.8				26.1								52.2
Nampa Online Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3313 Parkridge Drive	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 468-2808	294	20	14.8		164 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (38.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.1%)								(n/a)								8.8		14.3		17.2					23.5	12.3	44.0	26.8
Gem Prep: Online School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2750 East Gala Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Online LLC	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(208) 672-1155	362	16	23.3		305 (84.3%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (11.9%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)								(n/a)		75.0	75.0	42.8		71.0	61.1	61.2		73.6		73.1				75.0				78.2
Gem Prep: Meridian	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2750 Gala Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian LLC	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 917-9150	480	24	20.0	38.8%	373 (77.7%)	10 (2.1%)	59 (12.3%)	11 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.3%)	18 (3.8%)								(n/a)	83.7	68.0		66.6	69.1		60.0	71.8	77.8			66.3		74.0		75.6	83.3			84.3	$8,768	$937	$7,831
Idaho Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1965 South Eagle Road Suite 1	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(208) 322-3559	1,541	53	29.0		1,201 (77.9%)	5 (0.3%)	228 (14.8%)	10 (0.6%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (5.5%)								(n/a)								25.6												43.2	$8,430	$859	$7,571
Idaho Arts Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1220 5th Street North	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Idaho Arts Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 463-4324	1,369	74	18.5	36.2%	884 (64.6%)	12 (0.9%)	386 (28.2%)	8 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.5%)	69 (5.0%)								(n/a)	45.4	42.7	32.2	35.8	36.2	34.5	43.1	38.3	45.0	41.8	57.6	46.6	42.8	49.5	53.8	48.8	53.4	56.9	72.8	52.7
North Star Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	839 North Linder Road	Eagle	83616	Ada County	North Star Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	No	(208) 939-9600	1,018	48	21.4		816 (80.2%)	2 (0.2%)	111 (10.9%)	27 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (5.7%)								(n/a)	85.7	79.8	76.8	62.9	72.2	69.2	84.8	74.5	71.9			74.0	85.7		87.8	74.3	84.3	75.5		82.4	$6,410	$139	$6,271

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