Forrest M Bird Charter School

Summary:

Forrest M Bird Charter School is a public charter high school in Sandpoint, Idaho, serving grades 6-12 with a current enrollment of 262 students. While the school has seen some positive trends, such as increasing graduation rates, it also faces challenges, including high chronic absenteeism and underperformance in math compared to state averages.

One key strength of Forrest M Bird Charter School is its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.59%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 87.5% to 92.09% white students. The school has also seen a steady increase in its 4-year graduation rate, from 68.1% in 2020-2021 to 80.6% in 2022-2023, outperforming the nearby Priest River Lamanna High (66.2%) but still lagging behind Sandpoint High (89.8%). However, the school has experienced a sharp rise in chronic absenteeism, from 6.8% in 2020-2021 to 33.5% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 26.4% to 32.8%.

Academically, Forrest M Bird Charter School's performance on ISAT tests is mixed, with 32.9% of students proficient or better in Math (compared to the state average of 42.2%) but 58.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts (compared to the state average of 53.3%). The school has also seen a significant drop in its statewide ranking, from 38th out of 101 Idaho high schools in 2016-2017 to 90th out of 159 in 2023-2024, with its Sandpoint Charter School Inc. district ranking 45 out of 77 districts in the state and having a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. By addressing these areas of concern and building on its strengths, Forrest M Bird Charter School can work to improve its overall academic outcomes and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 614 South Madison Avenue
       Sandpoint, ID  83864-8724


(208) 255-7771

District: Sandpoint Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,367 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forrest M Bird Charter School ranks worse than 52.4% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Forrest M Bird Charter School ranks worse than 56.6% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Forrest M Bird 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.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forrest M Bird Charter School is $9,367.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Forrest M Bird Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Forrest M Bird Charter School 86th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Forrest M Bird Charter School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Forrest M Bird Charter School 90th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Forrest M Bird Charter School in the ranking list.)

Sandpoint Charter School Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandpoint Charter School Inc. 45th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forrest M Bird Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.40 28th 131 78.6%
2018 61.24 37th 100 63.0%
2024 39.39 86th 164 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Forrest M Bird Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.68 38th 101 62.4%
2024 46.51 90th 159 43.4%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Forrest M Bird Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 295 1 4 9 4 2 8 0 323
2016 316 2 6 11 6 2 8 0 351
2017 337 1 6 11 5 1 6 0 367
2018 306 1 7 12 3 1 7 0 337
2019 287 1 5 19 2 1 7 0 322
2020 268 4 5 20 6 1 11 0 315
2021 259 2 1 22 4 0 6 0 294
2022 215 1 1 19 1 0 6 0 243
2023 219 3 0 25 2 0 13 0 262

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 Forrest M Bird Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 323 n/a n/a 11.8
2016 351 22.0 15.9 6.8
2017 367 23.5 15.5 4.9
2018 337 24.8 13.5 4.2
2019 322 21.9 14.6 0.9
2020 315 22.0 14.2 1
2021 294 21.9 13.4 n/a
2022 243 22.1 10.9 n/a
2023 262 21.0 12.4 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 Forrest M Bird Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 323 n/a n/a 11.8
2016 351 22.0 15.9 6.8
2017 367 23.5 15.5 4.9
2018 337 24.8 13.5 4.2
2019 322 21.9 14.6 0.9
2020 315 22.0 14.2 1
2021 294 21.9 13.4 n/a
2022 243 22.1 10.9 n/a
2023 262 21.0 12.4 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 Forrest M Bird Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $559 (6.0%) $8,808 (94.0%) $9,367

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forrest M Bird Charter School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students322262
 18.6%
African American13
 200%
American Indian22
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic1925
 31.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White287219
 23.7%
Two or More Races713
 85.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Forrest M Bird Charter School.

Students at Forrest M Bird Charter School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Forrest M Bird Charter School ranks 90th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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