At a glance
Reported students
53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho high enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
53
Cardinal Academy: 53 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
9.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Cardinal Academy
Cardinal Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Boise. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Cardinal Academy Incorporated. NCES reports 53 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 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, 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 (67.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cardinal Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.75 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
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.9%
- Hispanic22.6%
- Black5.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
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 Cardinal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower Connections Academy High · Charter · Inspire Academics Inc. | 06–12 | 163 | 0.3 mi |
| Ada County Juvenile Center High · Boise Independent District | 05–12 | 11 | 2 mi |
| Borah Senior High School High · Boise Independent District | 09–12 | 1,308 | 2.3 mi |
| Capital Senior High School High · Boise Independent District | 09–12 | 1,170 | 2.5 mi |
| Boise Online School - Secondary High · Boise Independent District | 07–12 | 254 | 2.6 mi |
| Dehryl a Dennis Prof-Tech Center High · Boise Independent District | 07–12 | 3 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Academy
What grades does Cardinal Academy serve?
Cardinal Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Cardinal Academy Incorporated.
How many students attend Cardinal Academy?
Cardinal Academy reported 53 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 217 Idaho high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cardinal Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 53 students and 5.75 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 Cardinal Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cardinal Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Cardinal Academy in?
Cardinal Academy is part of Cardinal Academy Incorporated, based in Boise, ID, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cardinal Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Empower Connections Academy (0.3 mi), Ada County Juvenile Center (2 mi), Borah Senior High School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.