Summit Academy (Alternative School) serves 28 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)63%
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)25%
16%
Black
(12-13)n/a
1%
White
(12-13)12%
78%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Summit Academy (Alternative School)?
28 students attend Summit Academy (Alternative School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Summit Academy (Alternative School) students are American Indian, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Academy (Alternative School)?
Summit Academy (Alternative School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Academy (Alternative School) offer ?
Summit Academy (Alternative School) offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Summit Academy (Alternative School) part of?
Summit Academy (Alternative School) is part of Blackfoot School District.
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