PROJECT IMPACT STEM ACADEMY

Charter School 252 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Project Impact STEM Academy (PISA) is a public charter school located in Kuna, Idaho, that focuses on a specialized curriculum centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to provide students with a hands-on, project-based learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. By integrating STEM disciplines into everyday instruction, the academy aims to prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce and higher education by fostering innovation and technical proficiency.

As a charter institution, PISA operates with a unique educational mission that prioritizes a personalized approach to student development. The school typically serves a K-12 population and prides itself on smaller class sizes and strong community partnerships, which allow for more individualized attention. Through its distinct academic model, Project Impact STEM Academy strives to cultivate a culture of inquiry, encouraging students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges while maintaining high academic standards in a supportive and technologically enriched setting.

252

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PROJECT IMPACT STEM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Asian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
221 (87.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (9.9 %)
Black
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	PROJECT IMPACT STEM ACADEMY INC.
Phone:	(208)576-4811
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 23

Grade 9 22

Grade 10 13