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#328 of 719 schools in ID
Top 46% in state
Compass Academy
High School · Idaho Falls District · Idaho Falls, ID
An Idaho Falls District high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
955 GARFIELD STREET, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Compass Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Compass 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,572/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Idaho Falls), 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
$75,870
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,269 | Compare → |
| 3b Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Emerson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Career & Technical Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.4 mi | 3 | 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.
Idaho Falls District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,159NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Compass Academy is listed in IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Compass Academy
Compass Academy is a public high school in Idaho Falls, ID, part of Idaho Falls District, serving approximately 448 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compass Academy
What grades does Compass Academy serve?
Compass Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Compass Academy?
Compass Academy has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compass Academy rank in ID?
Compass Academy ranks #328 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Compass Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Compass Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Compass Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Compass Academy a charter school?
No, Compass Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Compass Academy a Title I school?
No, Compass Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Compass Academy?
32.1% of students at Compass Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bonneville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (208) 525-7720
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83401)
- 47,170
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 83401; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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