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North Star Charter School

Q: Is North Star Charter School a good school?

Yes! North Star Charter School is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 5 th of 337 Idaho alternative schools.

Q: How many students attend North Star Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,022 students attended North Star Charter School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of North Star Charter School?

Students at North Star Charter School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Alternative Schools

Better than 99% of Idaho alternative schools

Summary

North Star Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Eagle, Idaho, serving 1,018 students in grades K-12. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state average in academic proficiency and graduation rates, making it an attractive choice for families in the area.

North Star Charter School's academic achievements are impressive, with 85% of students proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts and an astounding 94% proficiency rate in 3rd grade ISAT/Math, far exceeding the state averages of 53.9% and 50.7%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been consistently high, ranging from 81.0% to 93.8% in recent years, outperforming the state average. Additionally, North Star Charter School has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state, indicating strong student engagement.

When compared to nearby charter schools, such as Idaho Arts Charter School and Inspire Virtual Charter School, North Star Charter School stands out with its superior academic performance. For instance, in 2024-2025, North Star Charter School had 72.2% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 42.4% for Idaho Arts Charter School and 20% for Inspire Virtual Charter School. The school's focus on STEM education and project-based learning, as well as its low student-teacher ratio, may contribute to its consistent high performance and success in preparing students for the future.

1,022

Students ?

22.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,410

Per pupil spending ?

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

839 North Linder Road
Eagle, ID 83616-4427

(208) 939-9600

District: North Star Charter School Inc.

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2017 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (78% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Idaho alternative schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2017

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

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg78%

Idaho avg47%

Elementary school

5^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 3 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

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Middle school

9^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

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High school

10^th of 112

Idaho public high schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 6 pts since 2024

From top 3% (2024) to top 9% (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	95.5	5 of 337	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	94.3	7 of 301	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	90.8	13 of 254	94.9%	★★★★★
2017	90.3	13 of 292	95.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	97.3	1 of 69	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	86.9	5 of 121	95.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	98.2	1 of 69	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	92.1	3 of 121	97.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	95.8	5 of 135	96.3%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	92.1	9 of 166	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	8 of 164	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	94.7	3 of 100	97.0%	★★★★★
2017	91.6	8 of 131	93.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	97.4	1 of 72	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	97.2	1 of 60	98.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	97.7	1 of 72	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.8	1 of 60	98.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	95.3	4 of 81	95.1%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	88.5	10 of 112	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	97.4	4 of 159	97.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	97.5	1 of 66	98.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	99.6	2 of 55	96.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	98.7	2 of 66	97.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	96.9	1 of 6	83.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	98.7	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	96.2	5 of 78	93.6%	★★★★★

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

Female (2024)99th percentile~ school

Male (2024)99th percentile~ school

White (2024)96th percentile~ school

Middle school

Female (2024)99th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2024)99th percentile+3 vs school

White (2024)95th percentile~ school

High school

Female (2024)98th percentile~ school

Male (2024)97th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2024)96th percentile~ school

White (2024)94th percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)83rd percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2024)<1st percentile-97 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts85%+31 vs state

Science75%+32 vs state

Math72%+29 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
North Star Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	839 North Linder Road	Eagle	83616	Ada County	North Star Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 939-9600	1,022	46	22.0		829 (81.1%)	1 (0.1%)	117 (11.4%)	20 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	49 (4.8%)								(n/a)	94.0	81.5	80.5	60.3	69.2	60.4	65.4	72.2	81.6	75.5	60.9	74.9	92.9		90.8	77.6	78.1	84.9		85.0	$6,410	$139	$6,271
Gem Prep: Meridian North	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	5390 North McDermott Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 917-9150	474	23	20.6		359 (75.7%)	5 (1.1%)	81 (17.1%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)								(n/a)	57.4	65.9	74.0	47.1	40.0			53.3	66.0			60.9		70.0	76.0	62.7	76.7	76.3		67.4
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	24.6%	989 (78.2%)	14 (1.1%)	149 (11.8%)	43 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	65 (5.1%)								(n/a)	70.1	79.6	70.1	72.8	71.3	67.3	69.6	71.6	60.7	71.1	69.6	66.9	74.8	82.5	80.4	76.1	81.1	85.0	92.8	81.2	$5,937	$683	$5,254
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		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	83642	Ada County	Project Impact Stem Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 576-4811	227	16	14.1		192 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)	73.9	73.9		50.0		32.0		52.1	40.0	52.0		47.5	60.9	56.5		38.9		56.0		54.7	$9,449	$577	$8,872
Virtual School House	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1303 East Central Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-5079	516	14	35.7		388 (75.2%)	12 (2.3%)	81 (15.7%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.3%)								(n/a)											13.8	13.8							42.2	42.2
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		305 (80.7%)	3 (0.8%)	51 (13.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.6%)								(n/a)			65.0	71.1	65.6	53.8	48.0	65.0	65.0	59.0	79.2	66.3	78.6		70.0	76.3	75.0	71.8		77.0
Gem Prep: Meridian	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2750 East Gala Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian LLC	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 917-9150	506	23	22.0	38.3%	380 (75.1%)	8 (1.6%)	80 (15.8%)	11 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (4.0%)								(n/a)	81.6	77.1	83.3	70.5	61.5	61.5	53.6	70.9	76.2	74.4	57.1	70.6	73.7	75.0	78.0	79.5		81.6		77.3	$8,768	$937	$7,831
Wilder Academy Of Virtual Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	16231 North Brinson Street Su	Wilder	83687	Canyon County	Wilder District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 337-7400	202	12	16.8		143 (70.8%)	1 (0.5%)	47 (23.3%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)								(n/a)												25.5						41.2	20.7	28.8
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		1,331 (73.9%)	8 (0.4%)	326 (18.1%)	16 (0.9%)	12 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	107 (5.9%)								(n/a)	24.7	43.0	18.5	15.7	31.5	25.8	38.3	28.3	22.5	25.3	41.2	30.0	32.3	49.4	35.8	32.1	49.6	36.8	63.6	43.2	$8,430	$859	$7,571

Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Charter School

What district is North Star Charter School in?

North Star Charter School Inc.

How many students attend North Star Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,022 students attended North Star Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of North Star Charter School?

Students at North Star Charter School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is North Star Charter School a good school?

Yes! North Star Charter School is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 337 Idaho alternative schools.

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