Serving 163 students in grades 6-12, Empower Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Empower Connections Academy's student population of 163 students has grown by 146% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Empower Connections Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empower Connections Academy is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.1%
16.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
33%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empower Connections Academy's ranking?
Empower Connections Academy is ranked #667 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Empower Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Empower Connections Academy is 45-49%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Empower Connections Academy?
163 students attend Empower Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Empower Connections Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Empower Connections Academy?
Empower Connections Academy has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Empower Connections Academy offer ?
Empower Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Empower Connections Academy part of?
Empower Connections Academy is part of Inspire Academics Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is Empower Connections Academy located?
Empower Connections Academy is located in the West Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 20 other public schools located in West Boise.
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