Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy's student population of 36 students has declined by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
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
Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy is 0.52, which is more 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
#551 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
39%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
58%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
19%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy's ranking?
Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy is ranked #551 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy?
36 students attend Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy offer ?
Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy part of?
Mini-cassia Online Learning Academy is part of Cassia County Joint School District.
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