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North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12
1st
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 337 Idaho Alternative Schools
Better than 100% of Idaho alternative schools
Summary

North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is a public charter school in Rathdrum, Idaho, serving 573 students in grades K-12 with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and ELA for all grades reaching 91.9%, 85.3%, and 95.6%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 43.1%, 42.6%, and 53.9% in the 2024-2025 school year.

The school's commitment to academic excellence is further demonstrated by its 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy maintains low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.4% to 17.1% over the past two school years, suggesting its ability to engage students and support their educational success. The school's efficient spending per student of $5,024, lower than the state average, and its relatively small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 18.1 to 19.4, contribute to its exceptional educational environment.

Interestingly, when compared to a nearby public charter school, Elevate Academy North, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy stands out with significantly higher academic performance across all subject areas. This highlights the exceptional standards and educational quality at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, which sets it apart from its neighboring schools within the North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc. district.

553
Students ?
17.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$5,024
Per pupil spending ?
27.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 15633 North Meyer Road
       Rathdrum, ID  83858-5129

(208) 687-8002

District: North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc.

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
5.4%
more
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 100th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Idaho average (92% vs 47% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 1% of Idaho alternative schools
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school92%
District avg92%
Idaho avg47%
1st of 337
Idaho public elementary schools ?
Top 1%▲ up 3 pts since 2016
From top 4% (2016) to top 1% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Idaho Elementary Schools →
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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202599.11 of 33799.7%★★★★★
202499.11 of 30199.7%★★★★★
201895.92 of 25499.2%★★★★★
201794.15 of 29298.3%★★★★★
201692.49 of 24096.3%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202499.71 of 13599.3%★★★★★
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202498.72 of 16498.8%★★★★★
201796.53 of 13197.7%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202499.71 of 8198.8%★★★★★
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
White (2024)99th percentile~ school
Middle school
White (2024)99th percentile~ school
High school
White (2024)97th percentile~ school
By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts96%+42 vs state
Math92%+49 vs state
Science85%+43 vs state

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Yes! North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 337 Idaho alternative schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 553 students attended North Idaho Stem Charter Academy.

Students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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