At a glance
Reported students
163
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
38.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
686.5
Empower Connections Academy: 163 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
38.5:1 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
- 117
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Empower Connections Academy
Empower Connections Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Boise. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Inspire Academics Inc.. NCES reports 163 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 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 38.5:1, above 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 (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Empower Connections Academy
- 1How do the reported 38.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.23 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White69.3%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4.3%
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
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.
Other schools in Inspire Academics Inc.
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Empower Connections 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Academy High · Charter · Cardinal Academy Incorporated | 09–12 | 53 | 0.3 mi |
| Ada County Juvenile Center High · Boise Independent District | 05–12 | 11 | 2.1 mi |
| Borah Senior High School High · Boise Independent District | 09–12 | 1,308 | 2.2 mi |
| Boise Online School - Secondary High · Boise Independent District | 07–12 | 254 | 2.4 mi |
| Dehryl a Dennis Prof-Tech Center High · Boise Independent District | 07–12 | 3 | 2.5 mi |
| Frank Church High School High · Boise Independent District | 07–12 | 381 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Empower Connections Academy
What grades does Empower Connections Academy serve?
Empower Connections Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Inspire Academics Inc..
How many students attend Empower Connections Academy?
Empower Connections Academy reported 163 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 217 Idaho high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 117 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Empower Connections Academy?
The calculated ratio is 38.5:1, based on 163 students and 4.23 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 Empower Connections Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Empower Connections Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Empower Connections Academy in?
Empower Connections Academy is part of Inspire Academics Inc., based in Boise, ID, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Empower Connections Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cardinal Academy (0.3 mi), Ada County Juvenile Center (2.1 mi), Borah Senior High School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.