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Idaho Arts Charter School

Charter | PK-12 | 656 students

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Posted March 30, 2012

This school is ok, but being in highschool there aren't many good classes. Normal hightschool's have classes like, photography, gym, etc.... Overall this school is ok, but could be alot better:/


Posted April 3, 2010

I love this school! I started IACS this year and love it! It's the best school I've ever been to! I would deffinitly reccomend this to anyone who is interested in the arts. You really do learn through the arts!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 2, 2010

Idaho Arts Charter School allowed my daughter to find and express her creative interests. The staff and teacher really care about the students success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2009

My son used to attend Sherman and was struggling in reading. The work there was almost too easy. He started IACS in November and is now excelling in reading and doing more challenging work. He has learned so much in just 6 months and he loves school! I would highly recomend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2009

Excellent teachers, strong administrators, huge parents involvement. My children have been learning through their art focused curriculum not only English and math, but also self-esteem, love, care and creativity. This school is still new and getting better every year. There is lots of energy in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2009

Excellent, highly-qualified teachers and administrators. State-of the art curriculum and technology, there are smartboards in every classroom. My children have been very successful at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2009

I am a freshman student here. I believe this school is awesome because its more one on one teacher student so it is much easier to learn. And now matter who you are you always fit in. I used to go to public schools and i was living in misery.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 5, 2008

This school is O.K. they are GREAT in some areas like dance, history and english but certain programs like choir and science are lacking. I have attended IACS since it oppened and each year it gets better and better. Right now its average but maybe in a few more school years it will be amazing.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 8, 2008

I love this school. It has humble beginnings but overall I am impressed. My children learn well through the arts and I am very pleased with how this school teaches through the arts. I was tempted to home school but my after finding this school, my children did great and there was no need to home school. The teachers are most general personable and show a great love for what they do. I know the care about my children. I would recomment this school to anyone who has children that learn well through the arts.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.
Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
82%
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 81% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
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 79% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
63%
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 75% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
80%
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 74% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
58%
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 71% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 93% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
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 63% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
95%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
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

All Students69%
Female76%
Male58%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Title In/a
Special educationn/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 Students76%
Female87%
Male65%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female96%
Male74%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Title In/a
Special educationn/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 Students77%
Female87%
Male68%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female96%
Male76%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Science

All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Title In/a
Special educationn/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 Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students79%
Female82%
Male73%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male93%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Title In/a
Special educationn/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 Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students73%
Female72%
Male75%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female63%
Male72%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Title In/a
Special educationn/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 Students76%
Female80%
Male71%
Hispanic83%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
Hispanic83%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Hispanic100%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Title In/a
Special educationn/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 Students69%
Female68%
Male69%
Hispanic33%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students74%
Female71%
Male77%
Hispanic58%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Hispanic50%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Title In/a
Special educationn/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 Students80%
Female81%
Male78%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students92%
Female91%
Male95%
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female90%
Male100%
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Science

All Students80%
Female67%
Male95%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Title In/a
Special educationn/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
White 87% 81%
Hispanic 8% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Black 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45am
School end time
  • 3:45pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Jackie Collins
Fax number
  • (208) 468-0572

Programs

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Parents help out at school in the classrooms and students are involved in many community events throughout the year.
More from this school
  • IACS is a small, safe environment where students can participate in many arts related activities and performances. Parents have the ability to easily have input into the school through PTO and Board meetings.
School leaders can update this information here.

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1220 5th St North
Nampa, ID 83687
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Phone: (208) 463-4324

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