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Best Idaho Alternative Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 82 alternative public schools serving 8,294 students in Idaho.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Idaho are Paradise Creek Regional High School, Franklin County High School and Heartland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idaho alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Schools in Idaho (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise Creek Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1314 South Main
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3687
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Franklin County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11 S 100 W
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Heartland High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
124 Idaho Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3686
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
High Desert
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Valley View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cornerstone High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Silver Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1060 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Clover Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
697 Jackson
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Central Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6075 North Locus Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4325
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Wakapa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Insight School Of Idaho
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1965 South Eagle Road Suite 19
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Vallivue Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6123 Timber Drive
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 455-1917
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1717.
Rebound School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 East Watertower Street S1
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 North Nola
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Spring
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Timberline Drive
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5593
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2020.
New Vision High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 West Mullan
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
Lake Pend Oreille High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 South Academy Avenue
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-5386
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2424.
Cossa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Penny Lane
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6074
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 6-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2929.
Magic Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Main Avenue North
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8823
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
335 5th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Initial Point High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1080 North Ten Mile Road
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 955-0200
Gr: 6-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3175 East Lincoln Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4447
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7802 West Main Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0025
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Tammany High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1982 Tammany Creek Road
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in Idaho?
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Idaho include Paradise Creek Regional High School, Franklin County High School and Heartland High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Idaho?
85 alternative public schools are located in Idaho.
What is the racial composition of students in Idaho?
Idaho alternative public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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