North Star Charter School

Serving 1,018 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Star Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,018 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Star Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

North Star Charter School's student population of 1,018 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,018 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

North Star Charter 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 North Star Charter School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#20 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Star Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Star Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Star Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Star Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Star Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Star Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Star Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
80%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Star Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Star Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of North Star Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Star Charter School and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Star Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Star Charter School's ranking?
North Star Charter School is ranked #20 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are North Star Charter School often compared to?
North Star Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galileo Stem Academy, Compass Public Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Star Charter School?
The graduation rate of North Star Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend North Star Charter School?
1,018 students attend North Star Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North Star Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Charter School?
North Star Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Star Charter School offer ?
North Star Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is North Star Charter School part of?
North Star Charter School is part of North Star Charter School Inc. School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,018 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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