Idaho Science And Technology Charter School

Idaho Science And Technology Charter School is a small K-9 alternative charter school in Blackfoot, ID, serving 301 students with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Because the school operates as its own charter district (Idaho Science And Technology Charter School Inc.), its data compares directly to state averages rather than to nearby schools, and no other schools exist within 20 miles for comparison. The school's identity as a science and technology charter is reflected in its recent performance data, which reveals both notable strengths and areas of concern for parents.

Science is the school's signature subject. Over the past three years, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School has consistently outpaced the statewide ISAT science proficiency average, most recently achieving 45.8% versus the state's 42.7%. The 8th grade stands out as an exceptional year: science proficiency reached 62.9%, 20 points above the state, and ELA proficiency hit 65.7%, 11 points above the state. Chronic absenteeism has also improved dramatically, dropping from 28.0% in 2021-22 to 14.7% in the most recent school year, essentially cutting the rate in half and bringing it nearly in line with the state average. This suggests stronger student engagement and a healthier school climate compared to a few years ago.

That said, there are clear challenges. Math is the school's weakest subject, trailing the state by roughly 5 to 8 points in all-grade proficiency across recent years, although 4th and 7th grade math scores did reach or exceed state averages. English language arts shows a split, with grades 3 through 6 below state averages, including a 16-point gap in 6th grade, while grades 7 and 8 approach or exceed them. The 5th grade cohort is a particular concern: in 2025-26, 5th graders scored 20 points below the state in math, 14 points below in science, and 12 points below in ELA. For parents, this picture suggests a school that excels in upper-grade science and ELA and has improved attendance substantially, but one that needs focused attention on elementary math and the current 5th grade.