FORREST M BIRD CHARTER SCHOOL

614 SOUTH MADISON AVENUE
SANDPOINT, ID 83864

Charter School 255 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Forrest M. Bird Charter School (FMBE) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Sandpoint, Idaho, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the principle of providing a personalized and rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a "project-based learning" approach. This model is designed to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills, aiming to prepare students not just for standardized testing, but for the complexities of college and career life.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and tight-knit community, which allow teachers to foster strong mentor-student relationships. By emphasizing student agency and hands-on engagement, Forrest M. Bird Charter creates an atmosphere that caters to diverse learning styles. As a public charter, it remains committed to the local community while offering an alternative educational experience that distinguishes itself from the traditional district-run high school model in the Sandpoint area.

255

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORREST M BIRD CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	20
Black	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

White
214 (83.9%)
Hispanic
20 (7.8%)
Two or More
15 (5.9%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (1.2%)

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:	SANDPOINT CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Phone:	(208)255-7771
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 32

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 34

Grade 9 43

Grade 10 42

Grade 11 35

Grade 12 30