How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gem Prep: Meridian South | Idaho Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Meridian, ID | Meridian, ID |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 458 | 1,801 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 32.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gem Prep: Meridian South | Idaho Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,448 | $10,421 |
| District | Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc | Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gem Prep: Meridian South | Idaho Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.9% | 73.9% |
| African American | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% | 18.1% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gem Prep: Meridian South | Idaho Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 579:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.2% | - |
| 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.