PAYETTE RIVER TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Charter School

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Payette River Technical Academy (PRTA), located in Emmett, Idaho, is a specialized educational institution designed to provide students with hands-on, career-oriented training. As a technical academy, its primary mission is to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and the workforce by offering specialized vocational programs that prepare students for high-demand industries. The school focuses on practical skill acquisition, allowing students to gain certifications and technical proficiency while completing their standard academic requirements.

The academy serves as a vital resource for the local Emmett community and surrounding areas, emphasizing personalized learning and career readiness. By partnering with local industries and focusing on fields such as trade skills, technology, and applied sciences, PRTA helps students transition seamlessly into post-secondary education or directly into competitive career paths. Its curriculum is structured to support students who thrive in experiential learning environments, fostering professional growth and workforce competency in a modern, practical setting.

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Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)365-6321
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th