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:
27th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,937 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  1,250

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Compass Public Charter School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Compass Public Charter School ranks better than 92.7% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Compass Public Charter School ranks better than 95.6% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.34. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Compass Public Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Finance
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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 27th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Compass Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Compass Public Charter School 12th 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 7th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Compass Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Compass Public Charter School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 85.45 11th 335 96.7%
2009 80.68 36th 349 89.7%
2010 85.38 12th 356 96.6%
2011 83.12 19th 359 94.7%
2012 83.48 21st 354 94.1%
2013 89.55 3rd 357 99.2%
2015 99.00 1st 226 99.6%
2016 97.76 1st 240 99.6%
2017 96.65 2nd 292 99.3%
2018 97.98 1st 254 99.6%
2024 90.88 27th 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 15th 135 88.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Compass Public Charter School

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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 12th 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 4th 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 2nd 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 6th 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 7th 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 2nd 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 1st 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 3rd 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 3rd 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 1st 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 9th 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.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2006 222 4 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2007 256 6 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2008 322 4 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 390 5 12 11 2 n/a n/a 0 420
2010 422 7 16 16 4 n/a n/a 0 465
2011 471 9 17 28 5 2 4 0 536
2012 474 5 16 37 1 1 26 0 560
2013 447 3 16 47 3 0 26 0 542
2014 474 4 18 50 2 0 20 0 568
2015 545 6 15 63 3 0 22 0 654
2016 460 6 11 60 1 1 18 0 557
2017 454 1 13 64 0 0 19 0 551
2018 453 5 14 60 0 0 24 0 556
2019 900 13 34 100 1 1 39 0 1088
2020 957 12 36 115 2 1 39 0 1162
2021 997 15 38 120 1 2 40 0 1213
2022 981 15 32 137 2 3 54 0 1224
2023 992 15 37 131 4 4 67 0 1250

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

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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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Compass Public Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10881250
 14.9%
African American1315
 15.4%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian3437
 8.8%
Hispanic100131
 31%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White900992
 10.2%
Two or More Races3967
 71.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.3%15.4%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Compass Public Charter School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,250 students attended Compass Public Charter School.

Students at Compass Public Charter School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

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


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