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North Valley Academy

Q: Is North Valley Academy a good school?

North Valley Academy ranks 255 th of 350 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Q: How many students attend North Valley Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 197 students attended North Valley Academy.

Q: What is the racial makeup of North Valley Academy?

Students at North Valley Academy are 61% White, 29% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

255^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 350 Idaho Alternative Schools

Better than 27% of Idaho alternative schools

Summary

North Valley Academy is a small K-12 alternative school in Gooding, Idaho, serving 197 students and operating as its own district, North Valley Academy Inc. Located on Main Street in Gooding, the school sits within walking distance of the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind and is roughly 12 miles from both Bliss School and Hagerman School.

The most encouraging news from North Valley Academy is its steady improvement in graduation and attendance. The graduation rate has climbed from 54.5% in 2021-2022 to 82.5% in 2024-2025, now matching the Idaho statewide average. Chronic absenteeism has also fallen dramatically, from 29.6% two years ago to 10.7% today—below the state average of 13.8% and nearly identical to Bliss School. Middle school students are performing above state averages in several subjects, including 6th grade math (46.7% proficient vs. 42.5% statewide) and 8th grade math (50.0% vs. 41.2% statewide), which is an unusual strength for an alternative school.

However, challenges remain. Overall test proficiency trails the state, particularly in elementary grades: 3rd grade math proficiency is 31.6% compared to 50.9% statewide. The school's poverty rate has risen to 62.94% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch—higher than Hagerman School (57.23%) and similar to Bliss School (64.55%). Per-student spending is $9,994, notably lower than Bliss ($13,899) and Hagerman ($11,433). While North Valley Academy outpaced Bliss School in the most recent year's math and ELA scores, it trails Hagerman considerably. The Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind, while nearby, serves a specialized population and should not be compared directly.

197

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,994

Per pupil spending ?

62.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330-1625

(208) 934-4567

District: North Valley Academy Inc.

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.4%

Hispanic:

29.4%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 42nd percentile in 2013 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (37% vs 47% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 12 pts below the Idaho average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Idaho avg47%

Elementary school

255^th of 350

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 27%▼ down 11 pts since 2018

From bottom 38% (2018) to bottom 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

56^th of 177

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 54 pts since 2024

From bottom 15% (2024) to top 32% (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	30.7	255 of 350	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	33.1	231 of 337	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	13.8	260 of 301	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.9	158 of 254	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.8	208 of 357	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	39.2	249 of 354	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	35.7	272 of 359	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	21.8	319 of 356	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	46.5	211 of 349	39.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	24.5	100 of 135	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	60.7	56 of 177	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	17.0	140 of 164	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.8	120 of 173	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	36.8	127 of 171	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	29.4	139 of 169	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.4	118 of 166	28.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	72.4	27 of 160	83.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	24.5	66 of 81	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	14.4	132 of 159	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	45.7	113 of 160	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	66.8	52 of 162	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	47.1	103 of 165	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.5	114 of 169	32.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	24.5	63 of 78	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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

White (2024)26th percentile+12 vs school

Middle school

White (2024)19th percentile+4 vs school

High school

White (2024)19th percentile~ school

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts42%-12 vs state

Science37%-6 vs state

Math32%-11 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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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
North Valley Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	906 Main Street	Gooding	83330	Gooding County	North Valley Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 934-4567	197	15	12.9	62.9%	121 (61.4%)	2 (1.0%)	58 (29.4%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	8 (4.1%)								(n/a)	31.6	33.3		46.7		50.0		32.3		50.0		36.7	38.9	38.9		60.0		58.3		42.1	$9,994	$1,868	$8,126
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1450 Main Street	Gooding	83330	Gooding County	Idaho Bureau Of Educational Services For The Deaf And The Bl	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 934-4457	111	21	5.4	36.0%	69 (62.2%)	5 (4.5%)	32 (28.8%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)
Bliss School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	601 East Highway 30	Bliss	83314	Gooding County	Bliss Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 352-4445	110	15	7.5	64.5%	70 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								24.6				< 27%		35.7	50.0					36.8	$13,899	$1,536	$12,363
Hagerman School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	150 Lake Street West	Hagerman	83332	Gooding County	Hagerman Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 837-4572	311	26	12.0	57.2%	221 (71.1%)	3 (1.0%)	75 (24.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)								(n/a)		≥ 41%	< 53%	≥ 62%	≥ 65%	< 56%	28.6	52.3	< 53%	< 45%	23.8	< 39%		< 50%	≥ 42%	≥ 66%	≥ 50%	≥ 48%	57.1	55.9	$11,433	$2,139	$9,294
Jerome Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	125 4th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 324-2392	4	1	6.6	—	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$1,751	$471	$1,280
Heritage Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	500 South Lincoln Avenue	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Heritage Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 595-1617	176	12	14.9	43.2%	71 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (48.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	15 (8.5%)								(n/a)	26.3	43.5	< 25%	< 30%	35.0	< 27%		23.7	29.2	< 35%		24.5		43.5	37.5	< 55%	55.0	39.1		38.5	$10,619	$2,541	$8,078

Frequently Asked Questions about North Valley Academy

How many students attend North Valley Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 197 students attended North Valley Academy.

What district is North Valley Academy in?

North Valley Academy Inc.

What is the racial makeup of North Valley Academy?

Students at North Valley Academy are 61% White, 29% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Is North Valley Academy a good school?

North Valley Academy ranks 255^th of 350 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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