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#187 of 719 schools in ID

Top 26% in state

Idaho Technical Career Academy

High School · Idaho College and Career Readiness Academy Inc. · Meridian, ID

An Idaho College and Career Readiness Academy Inc. charter high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

1965 SOUTH EAGLE ROAD SUITE 150, Meridian, ID 83642

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 62.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.84 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendImproving
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate62%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$13,099

Students at Idaho Technical Career Academy score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Idaho Technical Career 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated722/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meridian), 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

$96,361

Median home value

$492,300

Median rent

$1,629/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Idaho Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–120.0 mi1,541Compare →
Insight School of IdahoCharter · enrollment unverified5.79–120.0 mi222Compare →
Gem Prep: MeridianCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.3 mi480Compare →
Gem Prep: Online SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified9.0PK–120.3 mi362Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Idaho College and Career Readiness Academy Inc.

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,099NCES 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.

Idaho Technical Career Academy is listed in IDAHO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ACADEMY INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Idaho Technical Career Academy

Idaho Technical Career Academy is a public high school in Meridian, ID, part of Idaho College and Career Readiness Academy Inc., serving approximately 127 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Idaho Technical Career Academy

What grades does Idaho Technical Career Academy serve?

Idaho Technical Career Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Idaho Technical Career Academy?

Idaho Technical Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Technical Career Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Technical Career Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Idaho Technical Career Academy rank in ID?

Idaho Technical Career Academy ranks #187 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Idaho Technical Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Idaho Technical Career 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 Idaho Technical Career Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Idaho Technical Career Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Idaho Technical Career Academy a charter school?

Yes, Idaho Technical Career Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Idaho Technical Career Academy a Title I school?

No, Idaho Technical Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ada County
4-Year Graduation
62.0%
Area population (ZIP 83642)
58,049
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
38.4
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 83642; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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