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#608 of 719 schools in ID

Venture Academy

High School · Coeur D'alene District · Coeur D'alene, ID

A Coeur D'alene District high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1619 NORTH 9TH, Coeur D'alene, ID 83814

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$10,869
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Students at Venture Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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 Venture 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,206/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coeur D'alene), 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

$69,914

Median home value

$518,800

Median rent

$1,223/mo

College educated

33.6%

Homeownership

58.9%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kootenai Bridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.39–121.1 mi342Compare →
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.86–122.0 mi634Compare →
Coeur D'alene High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.1 mi1,477Compare →
Cda Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–122.2 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Coeur D'alene District

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#17 of 18
District spending per student
$10,869NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Venture Academy is listed in COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Venture Academy

Venture Academy is a public high school in Coeur D'alene, ID, part of Coeur D'alene District, serving approximately 287 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Venture Academy

What grades does Venture Academy serve?

Venture Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Venture Academy?

Venture Academy has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Venture Academy rank in ID?

Venture Academy ranks #608 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Venture Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Venture Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Venture Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Venture Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Venture Academy a charter school?

No, Venture Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Venture Academy a Title I school?

No, Venture Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Venture Academy?

43.6% of students at Venture 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
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Kootenai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 83814)
26,640
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
45
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 83814; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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