Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (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 21% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online's student population of 120 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 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
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online 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 Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online is 0.35, 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
#390 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online's ranking?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online is ranked #390 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online?
The graduation rate of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online is 60-64%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online?
120 students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online offer ?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online part of?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online is part of Idaho Virtual High School Inc. School District.
School Reviews
5 3/23/2019
This school is a very great school and this review seems very out of date... The teachers are very nice, the maths teacher helps students when they need help...
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