AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY

AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
598 LINCOLN
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211
33 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The American Falls Academy, located at 598 Lincoln in American Falls, Idaho, serves as an alternative educational setting within the American Falls School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the academy focuses on providing personalized academic pathways to help students meet their graduation requirements. By offering a smaller, more intimate classroom setting, the school aims to address the individual needs of its students while fostering a supportive atmosphere conducive to academic and personal growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, the academy emphasizes the development of essential life skills and post-secondary preparation. The staff works closely with students to create flexible schedules and targeted interventions, ensuring that those who have struggled in a traditional high school setting have a viable path to success. Ultimately, the American Falls Academy functions as a vital resource for the community, dedicated to re-engaging students and equipping them with the tools necessary for their future endeavors.
33
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    20 (60.6 %)
  • White
    12 (36.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (3.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)226-5008
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 6
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
452 Students
2966 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211 (0.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th