BINGHAM ACADEMY

1350 PARKWAY DRIVE #18
BLACKFOOT, ID 83221

Charter School 68 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bingham Academy is a public charter school located in Blackfoot, Idaho, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a charter institution, the school operates with a degree of autonomy, focusing on providing a personalized educational experience that distinguishes it from the traditional district-run school model. The academy emphasizes a smaller learning environment, which allows for closer relationships between students and staff and a more tailored approach to academic instruction.

The school is known for its commitment to college and career readiness, often utilizing blended learning models and flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse student needs. By maintaining a smaller student body, Bingham Academy fosters a tight-knit community culture where students are encouraged to take an active role in their educational journey. Their mission typically revolves around high academic expectations and the development of character, aiming to prepare students not just for graduation, but for success in their post-secondary pursuits.

Total Students

5.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BINGHAM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	11
Asian	3
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
50 (73.5%)
Hispanic
11 (16.2%)
Asian
3 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	IDAHO STEM ACADEMY INC.
Phone:	(208)557-4003
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 22