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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:/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Grade level
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.
48 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.
48 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
48 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
The state average for Language Usage was 81% in 2011.
46 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.
46 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.
47 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
The state average for Language Usage was 79% in 2011.
48 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.
48 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.
48 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.
48 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
The state average for Language Usage was 75% in 2011.
48 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.
48 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.
48 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.
63 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.
63 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.
63 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.
63 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
The state average for Language Usage was 71% in 2011.
59 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.
59 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2011.
59 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
The state average for Language Usage was 63% in 2011.
54 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
54 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2011.
54 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
The state average for Language Usage was 73% in 2011.
39 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.
39 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.
39 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.
39 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2008
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
| All Students | 69% |
| Female | 76% |
| Male | 58% |
| White | 70% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 93% |
| Male | 95% |
| White | 93% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 90% |
| Female | 90% |
| Male | 90% |
| White | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
| All Students | 76% |
| Female | 87% |
| Male | 65% |
| White | 82% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | 87% |
| Male | 83% |
| White | 87% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 74% |
| White | 90% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
| All Students | 77% |
| Female | 87% |
| Male | 68% |
| White | 79% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 88% |
| Female | 87% |
| Male | 88% |
| White | 87% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 86% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 76% |
| White | 84% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 75% |
| Female | 74% |
| Male | 76% |
| White | 76% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 57% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
| All Students | 79% |
| Female | 79% |
| Male | 80% |
| White | 80% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 79% |
| Female | 82% |
| Male | 73% |
| White | 82% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 77% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 96% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 93% |
| White | 96% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
| All Students | 84% |
| Female | 86% |
| Male | 82% |
| White | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 73% |
| Female | 72% |
| Male | 75% |
| White | 75% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 72% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 95% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 96% |
| White | 96% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 67% |
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 72% |
| White | 71% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
| All Students | 76% |
| Female | 80% |
| Male | 71% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| White | 74% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 80% |
| Female | 80% |
| Male | 79% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| White | 80% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 96% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
| All Students | 69% |
| Female | 68% |
| Male | 69% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 78% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 63% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 74% |
| Female | 71% |
| Male | 77% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| White | 78% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | 86% |
| Male | 85% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
| All Students | 80% |
| Female | 81% |
| Male | 78% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 81% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 91% |
| Male | 95% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 91% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 95% |
| Female | 90% |
| Male | 100% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 94% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| All Students | 80% |
| Female | 67% |
| Male | 95% |
| White | 81% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Title I | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
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.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education
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| White | 87% | 81% | ||
| Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | ||
| Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1% | 2% |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 50% | N/A | 40% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 20 | N/A | 18 |
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