Summary:
The city of Eagle, Idaho is home to two high schools: Eagle High School and Eagle Academy, both serving grades 9-12 and part of the Joint School District No. 2. Based on the available data, Eagle High School emerges as the standout institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and outperforming Eagle Academy and state averages across key metrics.
Eagle High School is ranked 7th out of 106 Idaho high schools in 2022-2023 and 18th out of 159 in 2023-2024, receiving 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school boasts higher proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the district and state, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a higher 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, Eagle Academy lags behind significantly in these areas, with substantially lower rankings, test scores, and other performance indicators.
While Eagle Academy has a smaller enrollment of 190 students compared to Eagle High School's 1,803, it spends more per student ($9,399 vs. $6,685) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (14 vs. 22.4). However, these resource allocations do not appear to translate into improved outcomes, raising questions about the efficient use of funds and the potential need for further investigation into the drivers of the performance gap between the two schools.
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