Very Good
#186 of 719 schools in ID
Top 26% in state
Bingham Academy
High School · Idaho Stem Academy Inc. · Blackfoot, ID
An Idaho Stem Academy Inc. charter high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1350 PARKWAY DRIVE #18 RIVERSIDE PLAZA, Blackfoot, ID 83221
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bingham Academy score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 25 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bingham Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blackfoot), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,889
Median home value
$250,200
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Blackfoot High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,243 | Compare → |
| Idaho Science and Technology Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–9 | 2.1 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Idaho Stem Academy Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bingham Academy is listed in IDAHO STEM ACADEMY INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bingham Academy
Bingham Academy is a public high school in Blackfoot, ID, part of Idaho Stem Academy Inc., serving approximately 82 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bingham Academy
What grades does Bingham Academy serve?
Bingham Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bingham Academy?
Bingham Academy has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bingham Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bingham Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bingham Academy rank in ID?
Bingham Academy ranks #186 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Bingham Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bingham Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bingham Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bingham Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Bingham Academy a charter school?
Yes, Bingham Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bingham Academy a Title I school?
No, Bingham Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (208) 557-4003
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 83221)
- 29,244
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83221; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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