Compass Academy

Summary:

Compass Academy is a public high school located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 481 students. It is part of the Idaho Falls District, which is ranked 52 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compass Academy consistently outperforms the Idaho Falls District and the state of Idaho in ISAT test scores across all subjects, with 68.5% of students proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to 49% for the district and 53.3% for the state. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 95.4%, significantly higher than the state average. However, Compass Academy has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (23.0%) compared to the nearby Skyline Senior High School (16.9%) and Idaho Falls Senior High School (17.2%).

While Compass Academy outperforms the other high schools in the Idaho Falls District in academic performance, it has a higher percentage of White students (78.17%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. This could indicate that the school may need to focus on creating a more inclusive and diverse learning environment. Additionally, Compass Academy's spending per student ($8,160 in 2018-2019) is comparable to the nearby high schools, suggesting that the school's academic performance is not solely dependent on funding.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 955 Garfield Street
       Idaho Falls, ID  83401-2902


(208) 525-7720

District: Idaho Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,160 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Compass Academy ranks better than 62.9% of high schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Idaho Falls District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.42. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Compass Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Compass Academy has the largest high school student body size in the Idaho Falls District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Compass Academy is $8,160, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Idaho Falls District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Compass Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Compass Academy 59th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Compass Academy in the ranking list.)

Idaho Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Idaho Falls District 52nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Compass Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 60.76 21st 74 71.6%
2016 40.72 44th 76 42.1%
2017 62.10 32nd 101 68.3%
2021 57.15 33rd 88 62.5%
2022 68.21 20th 110 81.8%
2023 62.55 38th 106 64.2%
2024 60.42 59th 159 62.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Compass Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Compass Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 221 1 1 49 1 0 3 0 276
2014 295 3 3 42 4 1 5 0 353
2015 397 3 1 56 5 0 7 0 469
2016 409 7 2 56 3 0 11 0 488
2017 430 5 3 56 2 1 11 0 508
2018 398 1 5 58 3 1 7 0 473
2019 380 2 6 60 3 1 16 0 468
2020 376 2 6 56 4 1 15 0 460
2021 401 1 5 48 3 1 15 0 474
2022 349 1 5 61 0 1 25 0 442
2023 376 2 4 67 2 0 30 0 481

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Compass Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 276 17.2 15.9 42.4
2014 353 22.2 15.8 30.6
2015 469 27.0 17.3 28.6
2016 488 27.0 18.0 25.8
2017 508 29.0 17.4 28.9
2018 473 27.2 17.3 28.1
2019 468 26.7 17.4 25.9
2020 460 24.3 18.9 23.5
2021 474 23.3 20.3 20.9
2022 442 23.1 19.0 15.8
2023 481 23.1 20.8 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Compass Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 276 17.2 15.9 42.4
2014 353 22.2 15.8 30.6
2015 469 27.0 17.3 28.6
2016 488 27.0 18.0 25.8
2017 508 29.0 17.4 28.9
2018 473 27.2 17.3 28.1
2019 468 26.7 17.4 25.9
2020 460 24.3 18.9 23.5
2021 474 23.3 20.3 20.9
2022 442 23.1 19.0 15.8
2023 481 23.1 20.8 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Compass Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $733 (9.0%) $7,427 (91.0%) $8,160

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Compass Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Science (Compass Academy)69.654
 15.6%
   All Grades Science (Idaho Falls District)52.633.1
 19.5%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.940.8
 18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Compass Academy)61.174.5
 13.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)49.148
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468481
 2.8%
African American22
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic6067
 11.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White380376
 1.1%
Two or More Races1630
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.9%29.9%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Compass Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Compass Academy.

Compass Academy ranks 59th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Compass Academy are 78% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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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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