NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 1,022 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

North Star Charter School, located in Eagle, Idaho, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to a "classical education" model, which emphasizes foundational knowledge, critical thinking, and the development of strong character. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a supportive community, the school aims to provide a personalized learning experience that challenges students while preparing them for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, North Star offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and leadership opportunities, designed to develop the "whole student." The school maintains a strong partnership between faculty, students, and parents, emphasizing personal responsibility and academic excellence. Its location in the growing community of Eagle allows it to serve families looking for a structured, alternative educational choice that balances traditional values with modern educational standards.

1,022

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	829
Hispanic	117
Black	1
Asian	20
Two or More	49
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
829 (81.1%)
Hispanic
117 (11.4%)
Two or More
49 (4.8%)
Asian
20 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Phone:	(208)939-9600
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,022
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 112

Grade 9 43

Grade 10 51