How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cardinal Academy | Empower Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Boise, ID | Boise, ID |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 53 | 163 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.2:1 | 38.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cardinal Academy | Empower Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,484 | $8,322 |
| District | Cardinal Academy Incorporated | Inspire Academics Inc. |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cardinal Academy | Empower Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.9% | 69.3% |
| African American | 5.7% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% | 20.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cardinal Academy | Empower Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 78:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 96.8% | 67.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.