IDAHO CONNECTS ONLINE SCHOOL

Charter School 165 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Idaho Connects Online School (ICOS), located in Nampa, Idaho, is a tuition-free public charter school that provides a flexible, virtual learning environment for students across the state. Designed to cater to a variety of learners, the school utilizes an online platform that allows students to complete their coursework from home, offering a personalized academic experience that can be tailored to individual schedules and learning paces.

The school focuses on providing a comprehensive K-12 education that emphasizes core subjects while integrating support systems to ensure student success. Because it operates as an online institution, ICOS is particularly well-suited for families seeking an alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar classrooms, such as students who require more flexibility due to extracurricular commitments, health needs, or those who simply thrive in a self-directed digital setting. By leveraging digital tools and remote instruction, Idaho Connects aims to bridge geographical gaps, making quality education accessible to students throughout Idaho.

165

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDAHO CONNECTS ONLINE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	25
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

White
127 (77.0%)
Hispanic
25 (15.2%)
Two or More
7 (4.2%)
American Indian
3 (1.8%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

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 VIRTUAL EDUCATION PARTNERS INC.
Phone:	(208)287-3668
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
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 6 6

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 22

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 38