The Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy is a public charter school that provides college preparatory education for grades 6–12. It was labeled the best school within Idaho by U.S. News & World Report and 115th in the country.
Serving 634 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 90% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90% (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 634 students has declined by 10% 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
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School ranks within the top 1% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 709 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School's ranking?
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School is ranked #3 out of 709 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 North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, Coeur D'alene High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School?
634 students attend Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School?
Coeur D'alene Charter Academy School has a student ration of 19:1, 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.
School Reviews
2 8/20/2019
I am in 7th grade. I don't really like CDA Charter. Yes, some of the curricula are more challenging but I feel like there is an alternative agenda being pushed by some of the instructors. We are constantly being preached at about white privilege in English class and as a minority, we will essentially never be as successful as my fellow students. I wonder if she realizes how racist she sounds when she speaks this way? It's very confusing to hear teachers tell us that the white kids should feel guilty for being born white and to feel sorry for us for not being white. And that we should also, in turn, end up resenting the white kids for being born white and hate ourselves for not. I don't like it here. I like my friends but not the divisiveness of some of the teachers.
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