At a glance
Reported students
79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho high enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
79
Cossa Academy: 79 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
8:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 98
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Cossa Academy
Cossa Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Wilder. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (Cossa). NCES reports 79 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 high schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 206 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8:1, below 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 (54.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 48%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cossa Academy
- 1How do the reported 8:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 48%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.1%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.4%
- Hispanic43%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Cossa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder High School High · Wilder District | 09–12 | 131 | 0.2 mi |
| Wilder Middle School Middle · Wilder District | 06–08 | 107 | 0.2 mi |
| Homedale High School High · Homedale Joint District | 09–12 | 400 | 4.6 mi |
| Notus Jr/Sr High School High · Notus District | 07–12 | 157 | 6.6 mi |
| Parma High School High · Parma District | 09–12 | 305 | 7.6 mi |
| Adrian High School High · Adrian SD 61 | 09–12 | 83 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cossa Academy
What grades does Cossa Academy serve?
Cossa Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (Cossa).
How many students attend Cossa Academy?
Cossa Academy reported 79 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 217 Idaho high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 98 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cossa Academy?
The calculated ratio is 8:1, based on 79 students and 9.9 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 Cossa Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cossa Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (Cossa) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cossa Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.1% 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 Cossa Academy in?
Cossa Academy is part of Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (Cossa), based in Wilder, ID, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cossa Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilder High School (0.2 mi), Wilder Middle School (0.2 mi), Homedale High School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.