CARDINAL ACADEMY INCORPORATED

Located at 9492 West Emerald Street in Boise, Idaho, Cardinal Academy Incorporated operates as an active, single-campus independent charter district dedicated exclusively to secondary education. Situated within a midsize city setting in the Boise metropolitan region, the district functions as its own local education agency for federal programs while providing a specialized high school environment for students in grades 9 through 12. Designed to foster a focused learning atmosphere, the academy maintains an intimate student body of 53 high schoolers, with enrollment concentrated primarily in the upper grade levels—comprising 24 seniors, 14 juniors, 12 sophomores, and 3 freshmen.

The academy’s student body reflects a unique demographic profile, consisting of 46 female and 7 male students, with a diverse background that includes 36 White, 12 Hispanic, 3 Black, and 2 multiracial learners. To support these students academic and personal growth, Cardinal Academy maintains a remarkably low student-to-staff ratio, employing 11.5 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 9.62 support staff members for a total workforce of over 21 personnel. This substantial staffing structure enables the district to offer intensive individual instruction, comprehensive wrap-around services, and strong academic mentorship tailored to help high schoolers successfully navigate their path toward graduation and post-secondary opportunities.