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Inspire Virtual Charter School

Q: Is Inspire Virtual Charter School a good school?

Inspire Virtual Charter School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Idaho alternative schools.

Q: How many students attend Inspire Virtual Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,210 students attended Inspire Virtual Charter School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Inspire Virtual Charter School?

Students at Inspire Virtual Charter School are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

320^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 350 Idaho Alternative Schools

Better than 9% of Idaho alternative schools

Summary

Inspire Virtual Charter School, part of the Inspire Academics Inc. charter district, is an alternative K-12 public charter school in Boise, Idaho, serving about 1,210 students through a fully virtual model. For parents considering this school, the most important thing to know is that academic proficiency is well below state averages, particularly in math. On the most recent ISAT assessments, just 23% of Inspire students scored proficient in math, compared with a 43.1% statewide average. English language arts proficiency was 41.7% versus 54% statewide, and science was 37.4% versus 42.7%. That puts Inspire near the bottom of nearby charter schools. Neighboring Gem Prep: Online School, another virtual school, posted 76% math proficiency and 82.7% ELA proficiency, showing that strong online education is possible in the same area.

Attendance and class sizes are also concerns. Chronic absenteeism at Inspire was 20.1% in the most recent school year, above the 13.8% state average and the highest among nearby charters with reported data. The student-teacher ratio of 32.3 is also very high, similar to other virtual programs but much higher than in-person charters like Compass Public Charter School (18.6) or Sage International School of Boise (15.9). A high ratio means less individualized attention, and it may help explain why many students fall behind.

One positive note: graduation rates have been closer to state averages, ranging from 78% to 87% in recent years, even while test scores lag. This suggests students can earn credits and graduate without reaching grade-level proficiency on state assessments. Per-pupil spending at Inspire was about $6,932, which is similar to Sage International School of Boise and below Idaho Virtual Academy. For families, the key takeaway is that Inspire's struggles are not simply because it is virtual. Gem Prep: Online School proves virtual schools can achieve excellent results. Parents should ask about attendance support, math instruction, and how the school engages students before enrolling.

1,210

Students ?

32.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,932

Per pupil spending ?

29.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9550 West Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709-0569

(208) 322-4002

District: Inspire Academics Inc.

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Hispanic:

18.7%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 46th percentile in 2017 → 4th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (34% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (9th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 42 percentile points since 2017

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg33%

Idaho avg47%

Elementary school

320^th of 350

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 9%▼ down 26 pts since 2017

From bottom 34% (2017) to bottom 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

170^th of 177

Idaho public middle schools ?

Bottom 4%▼ down 45 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to bottom 4% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	14.2	320 of 350	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	9.6	319 of 337	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	45.6	137 of 254	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.5	192 of 292	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.7	159 of 226	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.8	272 of 357	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.9	296 of 354	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	28.3	299 of 359	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	45.7	221 of 356	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	31.6	283 of 349	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	51.2	184 of 335	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	53.1	70 of 121	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	52.8	21 of 44	52.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	49.5	71 of 121	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	5.2	170 of 177	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	9.5	158 of 166	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	42.7	57 of 100	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.4	71 of 131	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.6	50 of 98	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	31.4	65 of 100	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.2	76 of 173	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	43.4	105 of 171	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.4	96 of 169	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.7	83 of 166	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	45.4	97 of 160	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.1	90 of 158	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	43.8	32 of 60	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	54.8	17 of 47	63.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	29.1	46 of 60	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	41.1	66 of 112	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.5	27 of 52	48.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.0	58 of 101	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	52.9	33 of 76	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.2	17 of 74	77.0%	★★★★☆
2013	54.4	83 of 160	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	60.0	67 of 162	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.2	82 of 165	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.8	42 of 169	75.1%	★★★★☆
2009	76.9	23 of 128	82.0%	★★★★☆
2008	72.5	31 of 151	79.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	42.4	18 of 31	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	62.5	3 of 22	86.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	51.1	14 of 31	54.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)52nd percentile+6 vs school

Female (2018)42nd percentile-4 vs school

Male (2018)41st percentile-5 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)64th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2018)47th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2018)23rd percentile-20 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)86th percentile+38 vs school

Male (2018)55th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2018)42nd percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts42%-12 vs state

Science37%-5 vs state

Math23%-20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ISAT Math (2026)								ISAT Science (2026)				ISAT English Language Arts (2026)								Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2021)	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 End of Course	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 End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Inspire Virtual Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9550 West Bethel Court	Boise	83709	Ada County	Inspire Academics Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 322-4002	1,210	37	32.3	29.9%	882 (72.9%)	10 (0.8%)	226 (18.7%)	16 (1.3%)	16 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	57 (4.7%)								(n/a)	26.7	< 23%	30.4	< 19%	22.6	< 26%	< 25%	23.0	< 37%	< 34%	< 45%	37.4	< 38%	< 40%	48.2	25.8	31.3	< 48%	≥ 55%	41.7	$6,932	$401	$6,531
Idaho Virtual Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1965 South Eagle Road Suite 1	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 322-3559	1,801	55	32.5	41.4%	1,331 (73.9%)	8 (0.4%)	326 (18.1%)	16 (0.9%)	12 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	107 (5.9%)								(n/a)	36.6	24.0	27.9	15.8	22.4	23.4	34.5	24.9	33.3	36.8	50.4	39.5	57.7	41.7	46.4	31.3	43.6	43.3	74.6	46.8	$8,430	$859	$7,571
Gem Prep: Online School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2750 East Gala Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Online LLC	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 672-1155	378	13	29.0	25.2%	305 (80.7%)	3 (0.8%)	51 (13.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.6%)								(n/a)		86.8	≥ 64%	77.1	81.8	68.1	66.7	76.0	67.9	74.5	80.0	74.3	61.5	≥ 84%	75.0	79.4	83.6	83.0	≥ 82%	82.7
Gem Prep: Meridian	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2750 East Gala Street	Meridian	83823	Latah County	Gem Prep: Meridian LLC	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 917-9150	506	23	22.0	31.1%	380 (75.1%)	8 (1.6%)	80 (15.8%)	11 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (4.0%)								(n/a)	80.0	69.8	59.1	71.1	75.6	≥ 58%		69.7	≥ 52%	72.2		63.3	73.3	≥ 53%	65.9	73.3	87.8	75.0		72.8	$8,768	$937	$7,831
Treasure Valley Math/Science	Public, Magnet, Alternative	4-12	6801 North Gary Lane	Boise	83714	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-6800	4	10	.3	17.6%	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Project Impact Stem Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1422 S Tech Lane	Meridian	83634	Ada County	Project Impact Stem Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 576-4811	227	16	14.1	39.3%	192 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)			37.5		37.5			38.4				34.4		50.0	50.0		43.8	50.0		49.3	$9,449	$577	$8,872
Gem Prep: Meridian South	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	1925 Lake Hazel Road	Meridian	83823	Latah County	Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	458	23	19.9		357 (77.9%)	1 (0.2%)	70 (15.3%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.8%)								(n/a)	84.3	68.0	68.1	68.6	71.1	≥ 66%		72.0	60.4	≥ 64%		64.4	72.5	≥ 52%	66.0	80.4	82.2	82.1		73.1
Sage International School Middleton	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1513 Tyrell Lane #110	Boise	83644	Canyon County	Sage International School Middleton LLC	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 244-0577	482	30	16.0	21.5%	347 (72.0%)	3 (0.6%)	103 (21.4%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.7%)								(n/a)	38.0	58.8	36.0	< 21%	47.6	47.6		39.8	< 43%	54.8		47.5	< 32%	52.9	44.0	28.8	54.8	50.0		43.4
Sage International School Of Boise	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	457 East Parkcenter Boulevard	Boise	83706	Ada County	The Sage International School Of Boise A Public Charter Sch	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 343-7243	1,033	65	15.9	22.5%	781 (75.6%)	8 (0.8%)	95 (9.2%)	58 (5.6%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.6%)	81 (7.8%)								(n/a)	65.8	65.8	64.5	52.7	55.4	53.1	51.6	58.0	62.2	53.7	73.4	61.8	60.3	64.0	72.4	52.3	78.8	59.4	71.9	65.5	$6,733	$277	$6,456
Compass Public Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4667 West Aviator Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Compass Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 888-5847	1,265	68	18.6	12.4%	989 (78.2%)	14 (1.1%)	149 (11.8%)	43 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	65 (5.1%)								(n/a)	73.6	81.1	72.5	73.7	71.7	67.8	78.2	73.7	65.7	73.0	80.0	71.6	75.2	78.4	76.1	85.1	83.3	83.5	87.3	80.9	$5,937	$683	$5,254

Frequently Asked Questions about Inspire Virtual Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Inspire Virtual Charter School?

Students at Inspire Virtual Charter School are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Inspire Virtual Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,210 students attended Inspire Virtual Charter School.

What district is Inspire Virtual Charter School in?

Inspire Academics Inc.

Is Inspire Virtual Charter School a good school?

Inspire Virtual Charter School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Idaho alternative schools.

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