The Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy is a public charter school that provides college preparatory education for grades 6???2. It was labeled the best school within Idaho by U.S. News & World Report and 115th in the country.
Serving 593 students in grades 6-12, Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
Rigorous, content-rich, college preparatory education for any students who are willing to accept the challenge.
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School ranks within the top 1% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School's ranking?
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School is ranked #3 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School often compared to?
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coeur D'alene High School, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School?
The graduation rate of Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School?
593 students attend Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School?
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School offer ?
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School part of?
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School is part of Coeur D'alene Charter Academy Inc. School District.
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