Wakapa Academy (Closed 2024)

525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, Wakapa Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Wakapa Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
14 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
#317 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
<50%
42%
<50%
55%
≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
50%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wakapa Academy 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 Wakapa Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
50%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wakapa Academy 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
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wakapa Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wakapa Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Wakapa Academy and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
21-39%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wakapa Academy and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wakapa Academy 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wakapa Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wakapa Academy's ranking?
Wakapa Academy is ranked #317 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wakapa Academy?
The graduation rate of Wakapa Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Wakapa Academy?
14 students attend Wakapa Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wakapa Academy students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Wakapa Academy offer ?
Wakapa Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wakapa Academy part of?
Wakapa Academy is part of Buhl Joint School District.

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