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North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

Summary:

North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is a public charter school located in Rathdrum, Idaho, serving 574 students from kindergarten through 12th grade with a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

The school consistently outperforms the state and Coeur D'Alene District averages in standardized test scores, with 93.1% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math and 92.5% proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 42.2% and 53.3%, respectively. North Idaho Stem Charter Academy also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state and district averages, and has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 3.2% to 5.0% over the past three school years. The school's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18.4 to 20.0, is lower than the nearby Coeur D'Alene Virtual Academy (20.6) and Cda Juvenile Detention Center (3.5).

While the school's student population is predominantly white (85.71% in 2022-2023), it has seen a slight increase in racial diversity over the past three school years, with the percentage of Hispanic and Asian students rising. Additionally, the school's free and reduced lunch rates have decreased from 27.18% in 2020-2021 to an unreported percentage in more recent school years, suggesting a potential shift in the socioeconomic demographics of the student population. Overall, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy stands out as a high-performing STEM-focused charter school, providing a quality education to its students and serving as a model for STEM-focused education in the region.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 15633 North Meyer Road
       Rathdrum, ID  83858-5129

(208) 687-8002

District: North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,024 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  574

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.2% Help


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Compare Details North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks better than 98.8% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks better than 99.4% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is $5,024.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Idaho Stem Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks North Idaho Stem Charter Academy 1st of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See North Idaho Stem Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Idaho Stem Charter Academy 2nd of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See North Idaho Stem Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Idaho Stem Charter Academy 1st of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See North Idaho Stem Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 92.36 9th 240 96.3%
2017 94.12 5th 292 98.3%
2018 95.87 2nd 254 99.2%
2024 99.06 1st 301 99.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.65 1st 135 99.3%
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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 North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 96.50 3rd 131 97.7%
2024 98.69 2nd 164 98.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.65 1st 81 98.8%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.51 1st 159 99.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.65 2nd 78 97.4%
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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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Enrollment information for North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 251 0 0 4 0 0 8 0 263
2014 278 1 3 8 0 0 13 0 303
2015 359 2 5 10 1 0 14 0 391
2016 402 2 7 13 1 2 13 0 440
2017 447 2 7 15 1 2 19 0 493
2018 450 2 6 19 0 2 17 0 496
2019 476 2 7 24 1 1 22 0 533
2020 497 2 7 18 1 3 22 0 550
2021 512 0 7 24 1 3 27 0 574
2022 497 1 10 29 1 2 31 0 571
2023 492 3 13 41 0 2 23 0 574

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 North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 263 11.4 22.8 0
2014 303 13.7 22.0 0
2015 391 18.0 21.7 0.8
2016 440 20.0 22.0 0
2017 493 22.7 21.6 36.5
2018 496 22.4 22.1 32.1
2019 533 23.4 22.7 0.6
2020 550 25.5 21.5 0.5
2021 574 28.6 20.0 27.2
2022 571 30.9 18.4 n/a
2023 574 29.5 19.4 n/a

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 North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 263 11.4 22.8 0
2014 303 13.7 22.0 0
2015 391 18.0 21.7 0.8
2016 440 20.0 22.0 0
2017 493 22.7 21.6 36.5
2018 496 22.4 22.1 32.1
2019 533 23.4 22.7 0.6
2020 550 25.5 21.5 0.5
2021 574 28.6 20.0 27.2
2022 571 30.9 18.4 n/a
2023 574 29.5 19.4 n/a

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 North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $150 (3.0%) $4,874 (97.0%) $5,024

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

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 Students533574
 7.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian713
 85.7%
Hispanic2441
 70.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White476492
 3.4%
Two or More Races2223
 4.5%

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Students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes! North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 301 Idaho alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 574 students attended North Idaho Stem Charter Academy.


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