Alturas Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Alturas Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with a diverse student population of 383 students. While the school outperforms the state average in several academic areas, it faces challenges with graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, and equity gaps among student subgroups.

Alturas Preparatory Academy's academic performance is a mixed bag. The school's 6th-grade students excel, with over 50% proficient in math and English language arts, outpacing the state averages. However, the school's performance declines in higher grades, with 8th-grade students scoring below the state averages in math and science. The school's Hispanic students also outperform the state's Hispanic students, but its low socioeconomic status (SES) students struggle, ranking 29th out of 35 Idaho high schools for this subgroup. Concerningly, the school has a 0.0% four-year graduation rate, significantly lower than nearby schools like Bonneville High School and Compass Academy.

Another area of concern is Alturas Preparatory Academy's high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.6%, more than double the rate of some nearby schools. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.9, compared to lower ratios at schools like Technical Careers High School and Bonneville Online School. While the school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students, the performance disparities among student subgroups highlight the need for Alturas Preparatory Academy to address equity and opportunity gaps.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 2280 East 17th Street
       Idaho Falls, ID  83404


(208) 932-9440

District: Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 159 Idaho High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Hispanic:
13.1%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Compare Details Alturas Preparatory Academy ranks better than 59.1% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alturas Preparatory Academy ranks better than 61% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alturas Preparatory 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.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alturas Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Alturas Preparatory Academy 67th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Alturas Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Alturas Preparatory Academy 62nd of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Alturas Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc 27th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alturas Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alturas Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.09 67th 164 59.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Alturas Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.74 37th 72 48.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Alturas Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.87 29th 72 59.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Alturas Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.84 30th 81 63.0%
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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 Alturas Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.07 62nd 159 61.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alturas Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.03 29th 35 17.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Alturas Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.67 36th 66 45.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Alturas Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.27 33rd 66 50.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Alturas Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.39 10th 55 81.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Alturas Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.93 38th 78 51.3%
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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 Alturas Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 254 0 3 28 1 0 9 0 295
2023 307 2 7 50 1 0 16 0 383

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 Alturas Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 295 16.0 18.4 n/a
2023 383 20.2 18.9 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 Alturas Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 295 16.0 18.4 n/a
2023 383 20.2 18.9 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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In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Alturas Preparatory Academy.

Alturas Preparatory Academy ranks 62nd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Alturas Preparatory Academy are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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