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North Star Charter School

Summary:

North Star Charter School is a public charter school located in Eagle, Idaho, serving 958 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state average in academic metrics, boasts impressive graduation rates, and maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism.

North Star Charter School's academic excellence is evident across the board. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 82.4% of students proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.3%. In ISAT Math, 74.5% of North Star students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 42.2%. The school's science proficiency rates are also impressive, with 74% of students proficient or better in ISAT Science, compared to the state average of 41.2%. North Star's graduation rates are also noteworthy, with a 100% four-year graduation rate in the 2020-2021 and 2019-2020 school years, far exceeding the state average.

While North Star Charter School outperforms many nearby charter schools in academic metrics, some schools, such as Gem Prep: Meridian and Gem Prep: Online School, have higher graduation rates in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, North Star's student population is less diverse compared to schools like Idaho Arts Charter School and Gem Prep: Meridian, which have higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students. However, North Star's spending per student in the 2018-2019 school year was $6,410, lower than some nearby schools like Project Impact Stem Academy ($9,449) and Gem Prep: Meridian ($8,768).


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 839 North Linder Road
       Eagle, ID  83616-4427

(208) 939-9600

District: North Star Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,410 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  958

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.5%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.3% Help


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Compare Details North Star Charter School ranks better than 97.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Star Charter School ranks better than 95.1% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Star Charter School ranks better than 97.5% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Star 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 North Star Charter School is $6,410.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Star Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Charter School 7th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See North Star Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Star Charter School 8th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See North Star Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Star Charter School 4th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See North Star Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Star Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 90.27 13th 292 95.5%
2018 90.76 13th 254 94.9%
2024 94.33 7th 301 97.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.91 5th 121 95.9%
2024 97.26 1st 69 98.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.12 3rd 121 97.5%
2024 98.20 1st 69 98.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.77 5th 135 96.3%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Star Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 91.64 8th 131 93.9%
2018 94.73 3rd 100 97.0%
2024 93.62 8th 164 95.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.19 1st 60 98.3%
2024 97.40 1st 72 98.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.80 1st 60 98.3%
2024 97.66 1st 72 98.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.33 4th 81 95.1%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Star Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.43 4th 159 97.5%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.93 1st 6 83.3%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.74 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.55 1st 66 98.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.71 2nd 66 97.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.63 2nd 55 96.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at North Star Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.21 5th 78 93.6%
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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 North Star Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 866 2 42 38 6 0 14 0 968
2016 857 3 38 34 2 3 19 0 956
2017 880 4 37 42 2 3 22 0 990
2018 820 4 41 57 1 2 35 0 960
2019 854 6 31 57 0 2 37 0 987
2020 854 6 25 74 0 1 36 0 996
2021 825 5 25 71 0 1 42 0 969
2022 817 3 20 77 0 1 44 0 962
2023 800 2 20 88 0 2 46 0 958

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 Star Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 968 n/a n/a 1.3
2016 956 44.0 21.7 0
2017 990 44.6 22.1 0.3
2018 960 45.9 20.8 0.3
2019 987 45.0 21.9 0.3
2020 996 47.2 21.0 0.3
2021 969 47.8 20.2 0.3
2022 962 49.8 19.3 n/a
2023 958 48.4 19.7 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 Star Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 968 n/a n/a 1.3
2016 956 44.0 21.7 0
2017 990 44.6 22.1 0.3
2018 960 45.9 20.8 0.3
2019 987 45.0 21.9 0.3
2020 996 47.2 21.0 0.3
2021 969 47.8 20.2 0.3
2022 962 49.8 19.3 n/a
2023 958 48.4 19.7 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 Star Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $139 (2.2%) $6,271 (97.8%) $6,410

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on North Star 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 Students987958
 2.9%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian3120
 35.5%
Hispanic5788
 54.4%
Pacific Islander22
White854800
 6.3%
Two or More Races3746
 24.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Charter School

Students at North Star Charter School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes! North Star Charter School is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 301 Idaho alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 958 students attended North Star Charter School.


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