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#716 of 719 schools in ID
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
High School · Idaho Virtual High School Inc. · Mountain Home, ID
An Idaho Virtual High School Inc. charter high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
675 SOUTH HASKETT STREET, Mountain Home, ID 83647
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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).
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Where Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated727/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain Home), 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
$57,769
Median home value
$283,600
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Mountain Home SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Richard Mckenna Charter School - OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Richard Mckenna Charter School - OnsiteCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 58 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Idaho Virtual High School Inc.
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $7,948NCES 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.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is listed in IDAHO VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is a public high school in Mountain Home, ID, part of Idaho Virtual High School Inc., serving approximately 154 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
What grades does Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative serve?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative rank in ID?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative ranks #716 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative a charter school?
Yes, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative a Title I school?
No, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Elmore County
- Phone
- (208) 580-2449
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83647)
- 22,580
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 83647; 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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