For the 2025 school year, there are 81 alternative public schools serving 7,895 students in Idaho.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Idaho are Paradise Creek Regional High School, Franklin County High School and Heartland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Idaho (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise Creek Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 South Main
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3687
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3687
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Franklin County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 S 100 W
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Heartland High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Idaho Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3686
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3686
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
High Desert
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Valley View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cornerstone High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Silver Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Clover Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
697 Jackson
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Central Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6075 North Locus Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Vallivue Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6123 Timber Drive
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Rebound School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 East Watertower Street S1
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Kootenai Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
637 North Park Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 930-4515
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 North Nola
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Spring
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 Timberline Drive
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7293
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7293
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
New Vision High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Mullan
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-3541
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2222.
Lake Pend Oreille High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Academy Avenue
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-5386
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-5386
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2525.
Cossa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
109 Penny Lane
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-7904
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-7904
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Steelhead Way #164
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2929.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3030.
Magic Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Main Avenue North
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8823
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8823
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 5th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7795
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7795
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Initial Point High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1080 North Ten Mile Road
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0200
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0200
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3175 East Lincoln Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4447
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4447
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7802 West Main Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Idaho?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Idaho include Paradise Creek Regional High School, Franklin County High School and Heartland High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Idaho?
81 alternative public schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho alternative public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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