The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 88%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (10-11)
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)6-9%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)46%
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)13%
16%
Black
(10-11)22%
1%
White
(10-11)18%
78%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
97%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% ID state average).
How many students attend Language Academy?
169 students attend Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Language Academy students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Language Academy offer ?
Language Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Language Academy part of?
Language Academy is part of Boise Independent School District.
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