Below Average
#629 of 719 schools in ID
Payette Academy
High School · Payette Joint District · Payette, ID
A high school in Payette, ID where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1312 1ST AVENUE NORTH, Payette, ID 83661
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Payette Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Payette 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,320/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Payette), 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
$60,444
Median home value
$273,400
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payette High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| River of Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Ontario High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Treasure Valley Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–10 | 4.7 mi | 572 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Payette Joint District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Payette Academy is listed in PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Payette Academy
Payette Academy is a public high school in Payette, ID, part of Payette Joint District, serving approximately 50 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Payette Academy
What grades does Payette Academy serve?
Payette Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Payette Academy?
Payette Academy has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Payette Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Payette Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Payette Academy rank in ID?
Payette Academy ranks #629 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Payette Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Payette Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Payette Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Payette Academy has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Payette Academy a charter school?
No, Payette Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Payette Academy a Title I school?
No, Payette Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Payette Academy?
60.0% of students at Payette 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Payette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (208) 332-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 83661)
- 10,788
- Area median age
- 38.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 83661; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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