COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

4667 WEST AVIATOR STREET
MERIDIAN, ID 83642

Charter School 1,265 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Compass Public Charter School, located in Meridian, Idaho, is a K-12 educational institution committed to providing a rigorous, classical-style academic experience. The school emphasizes a curriculum centered on core knowledge, structured character development, and a strong partnership between faculty and families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a disciplined environment, Compass aims to prepare students for college and future leadership roles, fostering an atmosphere where academic achievement is prioritized alongside the cultivation of personal integrity.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its distinct mission to challenge students through a traditional liberal arts-based approach. The community at Compass is characterized by a high degree of parental involvement, which is a foundational element of its public charter status. With a culture that stresses individual accountability, critical thinking, and respectful citizenship, the school serves as a sought-after alternative to traditional district-run schools for families in the Treasure Valley seeking a more focused and intentional educational pathway.

1,265

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	989
Hispanic	149
Black	14
Asian	43
Two or More	65
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
989 (78.2%)
Hispanic
149 (11.8%)
Two or More
65 (5.1%)
Asian
43 (3.4%)
Black
14 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	COMPASS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Phone:	(208)888-5847
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 90

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 117

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 121

Grade 9 79

Grade 10 73