Kootenai Bridge Academy

Kootenai Bridge Academy is an alternative high school located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Serving students from ninth to twelfth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 342 students and five full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 68.4:1. As a charter school, Kootenai Bridge Academy offers flexibility and personalized learning experiences for its diverse student body.

Academically, Kootenai Bridge Academy ranks #674 out of 732 schools in Idaho, placing it in the 8th percentile. The MySchoolScout rating is 3.3/10 with an academic score of 2.3/10, indicating areas for improvement but also opportunities for growth and development. In ELA/Reading proficiency, 56% of students meet or exceed standards, while in Math, only 13% are proficient or above.

Located within a small city setting, Kootenai Bridge Academy benefits from the community's resources and support systems.

While current test scores at Kootenai Bridge Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Kootenai Bridge Academy is 68.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Kootenai Bridge Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.