Midvale Alternative School serves 15 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midvale Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Midvale Alternative School's student population of 15 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Midvale Alternative School is 0.13, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Midvale Alternative School?
15 students attend Midvale Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Midvale Alternative School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midvale Alternative School?
Midvale Alternative School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midvale Alternative School offer ?
Midvale Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midvale Alternative School part of?
Midvale Alternative School is part of Midvale School District.
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