Very Good
#261 of 719 schools in ID
Top 36% in state
Forrest M Bird Charter School
High School · Sandpoint Charter School Inc. · Sandpoint, ID
A Sandpoint Charter School Inc. charter high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
614 SOUTH MADISON AVENUE, Sandpoint, ID 83864
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Forrest M Bird Charter School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Forrest M Bird Charter School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,095/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sandpoint), 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
$68,595
Median home value
$474,100
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,021 | Compare → |
| Lake Pend Oreille High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Sandpoint Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 3.1 mi | 2 | 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.
Sandpoint Charter School Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,435NCES 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.
Forrest M Bird Charter School is listed in SANDPOINT CHARTER SCHOOL INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forrest M Bird Charter School
Forrest M Bird Charter School is a public high school in Sandpoint, ID, part of Sandpoint Charter School Inc., serving approximately 257 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forrest M Bird Charter School
What grades does Forrest M Bird Charter School serve?
Forrest M Bird Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Forrest M Bird Charter School?
Forrest M Bird Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forrest M Bird Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forrest M Bird Charter School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forrest M Bird Charter School rank in ID?
Forrest M Bird Charter School ranks #261 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Forrest M Bird Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forrest M Bird Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Forrest M Bird Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forrest M Bird Charter School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Forrest M Bird Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Forrest M Bird Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Forrest M Bird Charter School a Title I school?
No, Forrest M Bird Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bonner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (208) 255-7771
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 83864)
- 19,773
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 83864; 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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