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American Heritage Charter School

Summary:

American Heritage Charter School is a public charter school located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving 488 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency and maintains a strong graduation rate.

American Heritage Charter School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts significantly higher than the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate of 93.8% is also notably higher than the state average. Additionally, American Heritage Charter School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and chronic absenteeism rate, indicating a focus on providing a supportive learning environment for its students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Taylors Crossing Charter School and White Pine Charter School, American Heritage Charter School stands out with its stronger academic performance and graduation rates. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it is more racially diverse than some of the nearby schools. The school's spending per student is also comparable to or higher than that of its neighboring charter schools.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 1736 South 35th West
       Idaho Falls, ID  83402-5691

(208) 529-6570

District: American Heritage Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,414 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.2% Help


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Compare Details American Heritage Charter School ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details American Heritage Charter School ranks better than 73.2% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details American Heritage Charter School ranks better than 78.6% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at American Heritage Charter School 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 American Heritage Charter School is $7,414.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Heritage Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks American Heritage Charter School 92nd of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See American Heritage Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Heritage Charter School 44th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See American Heritage Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Heritage Charter School 34th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See American Heritage Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for American Heritage Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at American Heritage Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 92.00 11th 292 96.2%
2018 91.82 12th 254 95.3%
2024 68.94 92nd 301 69.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at American Heritage Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.60 21st 69 69.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at American Heritage Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.39 20th 69 71.0%
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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 American Heritage Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.69 30th 100 70.0%
2024 67.32 44th 164 73.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at American Heritage Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.60 21st 72 70.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at American Heritage Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.39 15th 72 79.2%
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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 American Heritage Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.98 34th 159 78.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Heritage Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.72 13th 35 62.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at American Heritage Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.31 25th 66 62.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at American Heritage Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.05 14th 66 78.8%
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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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Enrollment information for American Heritage Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 233 1 0 5 3 2 1 0 245
2016 247 0 0 7 1 1 2 0 258
2017 276 2 0 7 2 1 4 0 292
2018 321 2 1 9 1 1 7 0 342
2019 338 1 2 13 2 0 7 0 363
2020 374 0 0 18 0 1 3 0 396
2021 410 1 1 28 0 0 6 0 446
2022 434 3 4 28 0 1 7 0 477
2023 446 3 4 29 1 2 3 0 488

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 American Heritage Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 245 13.0 18.8 26.9
2016 258 14.0 18.4 29.1
2017 292 14.2 20.4 17.1
2018 342 16.8 20.3 24
2019 363 20.0 18.1 17.1
2020 396 20.9 18.8 30.1
2021 446 22.0 20.2 27.1
2022 477 23.7 20.0 68.1
2023 488 24.7 19.6 23.2

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 American Heritage Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 245 13.0 18.8 26.9
2016 258 14.0 18.4 29.1
2017 292 14.2 20.4 17.1
2018 342 16.8 20.3 24
2019 363 20.0 18.1 17.1
2020 396 20.9 18.8 30.1
2021 446 22.0 20.2 27.1
2022 477 23.7 20.0 68.1
2023 488 24.7 19.6 23.2

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 American Heritage Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,166 (15.7%) $6,248 (84.3%) $7,414

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on American Heritage Charter School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students363488
 34.4%
African American13
 200%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1329
 123.1%
Pacific Islander02
White338446
 32%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%23.2%
 6.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about American Heritage Charter School

In the 2022-23 school year, 488 students attended American Heritage Charter School.

Students at American Heritage Charter School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic.

American Heritage Charter School ranks 92nd of 301 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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