American Falls Academy serves 33 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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American Falls Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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American Falls Academy's student population of 33 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
The diversity score of American Falls Academy is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
61%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
36%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend American Falls Academy?
33 students attend American Falls Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of American Falls Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Falls Academy?
American Falls Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does American Falls Academy offer ?
American Falls Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is American Falls Academy part of?
American Falls Academy is part of American Falls Joint School District.
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