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Idaho Arts Charter School

1220 5th Street North
Nampa, ID 83687
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,369 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Idaho Arts Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Idaho Arts Charter School's student population of 1,369 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers

School Rankings

Idaho Arts Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idaho Arts Charter School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#362 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
38%
41%
54%
55%
39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
65%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
(22-23)
80-89%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idaho Arts Charter School's ranking?
Idaho Arts Charter School is ranked #362 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idaho Arts Charter School?
The graduation rate of Idaho Arts Charter School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Idaho Arts Charter School?
1,369 students attend Idaho Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Idaho Arts Charter School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idaho Arts Charter School?
Idaho Arts Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idaho Arts Charter School offer ?
Idaho Arts Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Idaho Arts Charter School part of?
Idaho Arts Charter School is part of Idaho Arts Charter School Inc. School District.

School Reviews

4   8/25/2021
This school is so fun. It''s honestly really great not much to complain about (except the hallway traffic) but can''t really do anything about it. I can say though some of the teachers there that teach there or used to scared me. Most of them are great though and overall great school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tavi

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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