Shelley Work Based Academy serves 39 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelley Work Based Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shelley Work Based Academy's student population of 39 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shelley Work Based Academy is 0.48, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
38%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
62%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shelley Work Based Academy?
39 students attend Shelley Work Based Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shelley Work Based Academy students are White, and 38% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelley Work Based Academy?
Shelley Work Based Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shelley Work Based Academy offer ?
Shelley Work Based Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shelley Work Based Academy part of?
Shelley Work Based Academy is part of Shelley Joint School District.
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