At a glance
Reported students
463
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho high enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
463
Alturas Preparatory Academy: 463 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Alturas Preparatory Academy
Alturas Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Idaho Falls. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc. NCES reports 463 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 high schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 206 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Idaho median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alturas Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.8%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.5%
- Hispanic11%
- Black0.9%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Alturas Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest High School High · Bonneville Joint District | 09–12 | 1,230 | 0.8 mi |
| Compass Academy High · Idaho Falls District | 09–12 | 393 | 1.9 mi |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School High · Idaho Falls District | 09–12 | 1,298 | 1.9 mi |
| Emerson High School High · Idaho Falls District | 09–12 | 135 | 2.2 mi |
| Lincoln High School High · Bonneville Joint District | 07–12 | 110 | 2.5 mi |
| Career & Technical Education Center High · Idaho Falls District | 10–12 | 3 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alturas Preparatory Academy
What grades does Alturas Preparatory Academy serve?
Alturas Preparatory Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc.
How many students attend Alturas Preparatory Academy?
Alturas Preparatory Academy reported 463 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 217 Idaho high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alturas Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 463 students and 27.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 15.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alturas Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alturas Preparatory Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Alturas Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alturas Preparatory Academy in?
Alturas Preparatory Academy is part of Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc, based in Idaho Falls, ID, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alturas Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillcrest High School (0.8 mi), Compass Academy (1.9 mi), Idaho Falls Senior High School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.