Is North Star Charter School a good school?

Yes! North Star Charter School is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 7 th of 301 Idaho alternative schools.

How many students attend North Star Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,018 students attended North Star Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of North Star Charter School?

Students at North Star Charter School are 80% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

North Star Charter School

Summary:

North Star Charter School is a public charter school located in Eagle, Idaho, serving 958 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state average in academic metrics, boasts impressive graduation rates, and maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism.

North Star Charter School's academic excellence is evident across the board. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 82.4% of students proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.3%. In ISAT Math, 74.5% of North Star students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 42.2%. The school's science proficiency rates are also impressive, with 74% of students proficient or better in ISAT Science, compared to the state average of 41.2%. North Star's graduation rates are also noteworthy, with a 100% four-year graduation rate in the 2020-2021 and 2019-2020 school years, far exceeding the state average.

While North Star Charter School outperforms many nearby charter schools in academic metrics, some schools, such as Gem Prep: Meridian and Gem Prep: Online School, have higher graduation rates in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, North Star's student population is less diverse compared to schools like Idaho Arts Charter School and Gem Prep: Meridian, which have higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students. However, North Star's spending per student in the 2018-2019 school year was $6,410, lower than some nearby schools like Project Impact Stem Academy ($9,449) and Gem Prep: Meridian ($8,768).

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

839 North Linder Road
Eagle, ID 83616-4427

(208) 939-9600

District: North Star Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,410

Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Number of students: 1,018

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Star Charter School ranks better than 97.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.33. (See more...)

Compare Details North Star Charter School ranks better than 95.1% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.62. (See more...)

Compare Details North Star Charter School ranks better than 97.5% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Star Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star Charter School is 21.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star Charter School is $6,410.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks North Star Charter School 7^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See North Star Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Star Charter School 8^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See North Star Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Star Charter School 4^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See North Star Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2017	90.27	13^th	292	95.5%
2018	90.76	13^th	254	94.9%
2024	94.33	7^th	301	97.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.91	5^th	121	95.9%
2024	97.26	1^st	69	98.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	92.12	3^rd	121	97.5%
2024	98.20	1^st	69	98.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.77	5^th	135	96.3%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2017	91.64	8^th	131	93.9%
2018	94.73	3^rd	100	97.0%
2024	93.62	8^th	164	95.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.19	1^st	60	98.3%
2024	97.40	1^st	72	98.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	96.80	1^st	60	98.3%
2024	97.66	1^st	72	98.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.33	4^th	81	95.1%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.43	4^th	159	97.5%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.93	1^st	6	83.3%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.74	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.55	1^st	66	98.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.71	2^nd	66	97.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.63	2^nd	55	96.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at North Star Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.21	5^th	78	93.6%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Star Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	866	2	42	38	6	0	14	968
2016	857	3	38	34	2	3	19	956
2017	880	4	37	42	2	3	22	990
2018	820	4	41	57	1	2	35	960
2019	854	6	31	57	0	2	37	987
2020	854	6	25	74	0	1	36	996
2021	825	5	25	71	0	1	42	969
2022	817	3	20	77	0	1	44	962
2023	800	2	20	88	0	2	46	958
2024	816	2	27	111	1	3	58	1018

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Star Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	968	n/a	n/a	1.3
2016	956	44.0	21.7	0
2017	990	44.6	22.1	0.3
2018	960	45.9	20.8	0.3
2019	987	45.0	21.9	0.3
2020	996	47.2	21.0	0.3
2021	969	47.8	20.2	0.3
2022	962	49.8	19.3	n/a
2023	958	48.4	19.7	n/a
2024	1018	47.5	21.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Star Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	968	n/a	n/a	1.3
2016	956	44.0	21.7	0
2017	990	44.6	22.1	0.3
2018	960	45.9	20.8	0.3
2019	987	45.0	21.9	0.3
2020	996	47.2	21.0	0.3
2021	969	47.8	20.2	0.3
2022	962	49.8	19.3	n/a
2023	958	48.4	19.7	n/a
2024	1018	47.5	21.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Star Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$139 (2.2%)	$6,271 (97.8%)	$6,410

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star Charter School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	987	958	2.9%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	31	20	35.5%
Hispanic	57	88	54.4%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	854	800	6.3%
Two or More Races	37	46	24.3%

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Star Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	839 North Linder Road	Eagle	83616	Ada County	North Star Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	No	(208) 939-9600	1,018	48	21.4		816 (80.2%)	2 (0.2%)	111 (10.9%)	27 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (5.7%)								(n/a)	85.7	79.8	76.8	62.9	72.2	69.2	84.8	74.5	71.9		74.0	85.7		87.8	74.3	84.3	75.5	82.4	$6,410	$139	$6,271
Gem Prep: Meridian North	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	5390 North McDermott Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 917-9150	475	23	20.6		356 (74.9%)	5 (1.1%)	83 (17.5%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.1%)								(n/a)	75.0		59.2					64.6			47.3	65.4		63.3	76.6	87.0		74.5
Compass Public Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4667 West Aviator Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Compass Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 888-5847	1,264	65	19.5	14.9%	1,016 (80.4%)	16 (1.3%)	128 (10.1%)	38 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	61 (4.8%)								(n/a)	76.2	69.3			68.7	55.4	80.0	69.8	63.0		65.2		73.8	86.4	79.8	82.2	76.6	80.8	$5,937	$683	$5,254
Treasure Valley Math/Science	Public, Magnet, Alternative	4-12	6801 North Gary Lane	Boise	83714	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 854-6800	6	10	.5		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Virtual School House	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1303 East Central Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 350-5079	454	18	24.7		334 (73.6%)	8 (1.8%)	76 (16.7%)	7 (1.5%)	6 (1.3%)	5 (1.1%)	18 (4.0%)								(n/a)								9.8			26.1							52.2
Project Impact Stem Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1422 S Tech Lane	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Project Impact Stem Academy Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 576-4811	281	18	15.6		246 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)	59.2				45.8			45.8			49.1			48.0		70.8	40.9	52.5	$9,449	$577	$8,872
Gem Prep: Online School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2750 East Gala Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Online LLC	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(208) 672-1155	362	16	23.3		305 (84.3%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (11.9%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)								(n/a)		75.0	75.0	42.8		71.0	61.1	61.2		73.6	73.1				75.0			78.2
Gem Prep: Meridian	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2750 Gala Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian LLC	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 917-9150	480	24	20.0	38.8%	373 (77.7%)	10 (2.1%)	59 (12.3%)	11 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.3%)	18 (3.8%)								(n/a)	83.7	68.0		66.6	69.1		60.0	71.8	77.8		66.3		74.0		75.6	83.3		84.3	$8,768	$937	$7,831
Idaho Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1965 South Eagle Road Suite 1	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(208) 322-3559	1,541	53	29.0		1,201 (77.9%)	5 (0.3%)	228 (14.8%)	10 (0.6%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (5.5%)								(n/a)								25.6										43.2	$8,430	$859	$7,571
Inspire Virtual Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9550 Bethel Court	Boise	83709	Ada County	Inspire Academics Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(208) 322-4002	1,150	35	33.0		872 (75.8%)	7 (0.6%)	193 (16.8%)	9 (0.8%)	13 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (4.7%)								(n/a)																			$6,932	$401	$6,531

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