Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gem Prep Online School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gem Prep Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gem Prep Online School's student population of 276 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Gem Prep Online School ranks within the top 5% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gem Prep Online School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
25%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
91%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gem Prep Online School's ranking?
Gem Prep Online School is ranked #20 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Gem Prep Online School often compared to?
Gem Prep Online Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virtual School House, Inspire Virtual Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gem Prep Online School?
The graduation rate of Gem Prep Online School is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Gem Prep Online School?
276 students attend Gem Prep Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gem Prep Online School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gem Prep Online School?
Gem Prep Online School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gem Prep Online School offer ?
Gem Prep Online School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gem Prep Online School part of?
Gem Prep Online School is part of Gem Prep: Online LLC School District.
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