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Sandpoint Charter School

Charter | 6-11 | 267 students

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Posted December 4, 2012

As a former student of this school, I can honestly say it is a horrible school. I attended this school all through middle school and part of my junior year of high school. They claim to focus on each child individually, but all that really does is spread out their already thin educational abilities. After going there for one semester, I learned as much as I would have in only a couple weeks at the regular high school. Their education is severely lacking. The money they spend is spent on useless things that do not better the students education. This school does not prepare the students for the real world. They set due dates for whenever the student is done with an assignment, they pretty much hand the student a diploma without them putting out any real effort or having to learn anything. My education was way below standard because of my enrollment there. Also, there is no respect between teachers and students whatsoever. The principal told the entire freshman class about my friends failed credits and how he was "too immature for school.", which is a hugely inappropriate thing to do. Overall, this is a terrible school, hiding behind false statements about helping individual kids.


Posted November 28, 2011

This school is very creative, the teachers are hardworking, and my two kids who have attended both middle and high school love SCS/HS! Mr. Kallage is the best; a very talented teacher! The projects the school does are very imaginative and seem to fit the 'real world' of work that adults come into later in life. Keep it up SCS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2011

This school is brilliant. It focuses on the child and their abilities, needs and strengths while still cognizant of State requirements and meeting them. They now have their own high school, custom built and wonderful. Even better, as long as your child completes what they need to within the curriculum, they will be able to take part in a duel (college) enrollment in their final year. Plus State of Idaho will now pay for the costs. The teachers all know their stuff, know your child, and the principal is both aware and has an open-door policy. It doesn't get any better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

I love the students and the families. I love the excited projects we do and how they really make kids think and work together. I love the creativity and rigor that is provided. Mostly, I love that we all laugh together and enjoy one another: faculty, students, and parents.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 27, 2010

I love this school, because it allows all students to feel successful, safe, encouraged, and inspired!The teachers are passionate and caring and the potential for quality and meaningful futures for these students went up ten-fold the minute the Charter School doors opened!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2004

My daughters 6th grade teacher suggested this school. I and my daughter are very happy with the school. Her grades have gone from d's and f's to c's and even a's. And she is back loving going to school. The whole faculty is awesome. They go the extra mile for each kid. And the principal is just the best, she is so caring. This is my daughters 1st year there, she's in 7th grade and will continue to go to SCS thru 9th grade. Enrolling my daughter in this school has been a blessing!
—Submitted by ANNETTE CARR, 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 75% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

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 74% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
56%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 93% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students55%
Female48%
Male62%
White57%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students62%
Female52%
Male72%
White62%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female76%
Male83%
White77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students65%
Female72%
Male52%
White65%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students74%
Female74%
Male73%
White73%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female90%
Male77%
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Science

All Students57%
Female62%
Male50%
White59%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students59%
Female62%
Male55%
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students79%
Female73%
Male85%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students42%
Female45%
Male37%
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students51%
Female55%
Male45%
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female79%
Male67%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female73%
Male61%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special educationn/a

Science

All Students53%
Female43%
Male61%
White52%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 93% 81%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 2%
Hispanic 3% 14%
Black 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 0%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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614 South Madison Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: (208) 255-7771

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