Serving 266 students in grades 6-12, Idaho Fine Arts Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idaho Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Idaho Fine Arts Academy's student population of 266 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idaho Fine Arts Academy 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 Idaho Fine Arts Academy is 0.30, 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
#29 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idaho Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Idaho Fine Arts Academy is ranked #29 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idaho Fine Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Idaho Fine Arts Academy is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Idaho Fine Arts Academy?
266 students attend Idaho Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Idaho Fine Arts Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idaho Fine Arts Academy?
Idaho Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idaho Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Idaho Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idaho Fine Arts Academy part of?
Idaho Fine Arts Academy is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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