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Canyon Springs Alternative High School

Public | 7-12 | 402 students

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Posted December 7, 2012

I personally feel that this school helped me become a better person, and have my pride in my abilities. Before I went there, I had no friends. I was the shy, insecure, odd child, who felt that loneliness was the only option I had in life. This school provided me with friends. Among them are my treasured friends who I'd trust with my life. Before you dare even say that this school is awful, perhaps you should reevaluate those statements. For example, Canyon Springs was given the bad lot from Caldwell High School, the skippers, the troubled, et cetera, and those who struggled academically. This was because of Caldwell High School wished to bring down the school size -- something I understand, but one could also say that it was to make themselves look better in future years. This sudden increase in the school's size in such a short amount of time made things complicated, and I'm sure most of the staff who had been there had to adjust to the size, just as the students did. Furthermore, Canyon Springs does all they can for their students. Though, there is one thing I agree with. The lunch does suck.


Posted January 28, 2010

It's a great school. I highly recommend it for any child that can't be successful in a regular high school setting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2009

they need a set of guidelines that even the teachers , office staff, and the principal follow however they er rules about cell phone rather distuerb me i would like knowin i can get a hold of my child when ever i feel necessary


Posted April 24, 2009

This school is very, unprofessional, hypocritical, and they have horrible lunch!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
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The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

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The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

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The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

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The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 71% in 2011.

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The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.

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The state average for Reading was 93% in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 63% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 73% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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28%

2010

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
45%

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20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

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57%

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50%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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23%

2010

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
22%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

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Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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Reading

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Science

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
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Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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Reading

All Studentsn/a
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Whiten/a
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Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students25%
Female27%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Title I26%
Special education7%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)14%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students34%
Female33%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Title I34%
Special education14%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)5%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female55%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Title I56%
Special education21%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)27%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students28%
Female29%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Title I28%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students39%
Female48%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Title I39%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)24%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female42%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Title I56%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)29%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students23%
Female19%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Title I23%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)12%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 60% 14%
White 38% 81%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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