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American Heritage Charter School

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American Heritage Charter School ranks 99 th of 337 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

99^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Alternative Schools

Better than 71% of Idaho alternative schools

Summary

American Heritage Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 536 students. This school is part of the American Heritage Charter School Inc. district.

American Heritage Charter School stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81% to 100% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's students generally perform better than the state average on ISAT assessments in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across various grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in Math (57.2%), Science (49.5%), and ELA (60.5%) were all higher than the state averages. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.7% to 17.1% in recent years, compared to the state average.

When compared to the nearby charter schools, such as Taylors Crossing Charter School and White Pine Charter School, American Heritage Charter School generally outperforms them in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($7,414 in 2018-2019) is slightly higher than the nearby Taylors Crossing Charter School ($7,394 in 2018-2019) but lower than the state average, indicating efficient resource allocation. The school's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19.6 to 20 in recent years, is also balanced compared to the nearby schools.

560

Students ?

19.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,414

Per pupil spending ?

33%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1736 South 35th West
Idaho Falls, ID 83402-5691

(208) 529-6570

District: American Heritage Charter School Inc.

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

5.9%

African American:

0.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2017 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (57% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Above the Idaho median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2017

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg58%

Idaho avg47%

Elementary school

99^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 26 pts since 2017

From top 4% (2017) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

54^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 3 pts since 2018

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

30^th of 112

Idaho public high schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 5 pts since 2024

From top 21% (2024) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

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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
2025	64.9	99 of 337	70.6%	★★★★☆
2024	68.9	92 of 301	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	91.8	12 of 254	95.3%	★★★★★
2017	92.0	11 of 292	96.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	65.6	21 of 69	69.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	75.4	20 of 69	71.0%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	60.0	54 of 166	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.3	44 of 164	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	67.7	30 of 100	70.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	65.6	21 of 72	70.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	75.4	15 of 72	79.2%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	30 of 112	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	74.0	34 of 159	78.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	67.3	25 of 66	62.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	71.7	13 of 35	62.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	75.0	14 of 66	78.8%	★★★★☆

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

Male (2024)71st percentile~ school

Female (2024)70th percentile~ school

Middle school

Male (2024)79th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2024)71st percentile~ school

High school

Male (2024)79th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)63rd percentile-16 vs school

Female (2024)62nd percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts60%+7 vs state

Math57%+14 vs state

Science50%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ISAT Math (2025)								ISAT Science (2025)				ISAT English Language Arts (2025)								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	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
American Heritage Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1736 South 35th West	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	American Heritage Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 529-6570	560	29	19.6	33.0%	515 (92.0%)	5 (0.9%)	33 (5.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	78.4	67.3	40.4	45.7	50.0	55.8	55.0	57.2	44.7	53.5	45.0	49.5	58.8	63.3	61.7	56.5	55.8	55.8	75.0	60.5	$7,414	$1,166	$6,248
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Idaho - Secondary	Public, Alternative	7-10	690 John Adams Parkway	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 332-6800	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
3b Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	950 Environmental Way	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 542-2947	9	1	9.0		6 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
White Pine Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2959 East John Adams Parkway	Ammon	83406	Bonneville County	White Pine Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 522-4432	651	31	21.3	47.9%	479 (73.6%)	9 (1.4%)	115 (17.7%)	20 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)								(n/a)	56.9	56.9	41.5	37.1	28.6			44.1	40.0	44.4	61.5	43.9	45.8	47.0	56.9	53.2	44.7			49.6	$5,972	$700	$5,272
Special Services Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3549 North Ammon Road	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 525-4414	36	5	7.2		28 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)								(n/a)
Taylors Crossing Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1445 North Wood River Drive	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Taylor's Crossing Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 552-0397	375	18	21.0	37.9%	326 (86.9%)	3 (0.8%)	23 (6.1%)	12 (3.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)								(n/a)	70.0	75.0	68.8	61.8	53.6	36.0	22.7	57.6	50.0	40.0	27.3	40.5	53.3	71.9	81.3	76.5	71.4	52.0	36.4	65.0	$7,394	$1,032	$6,362

Frequently Asked Questions about American Heritage Charter School

Is American Heritage Charter School a good school?

American Heritage Charter School ranks 99^th of 337 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of American Heritage Charter School?

Students at American Heritage Charter School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic.

What district is American Heritage Charter School in?

American Heritage Charter School Inc.

How many students attend American Heritage Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 560 students attended American Heritage Charter School.

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