How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gem Prep: Online School | Idaho Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Meridian, ID | Meridian, ID |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 378 | 1,801 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 29.1:1 | 32.6:1 |
| 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 | Gem Prep: Online School | Idaho Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,145 | $10,421 |
| District | Gem Prep: Online Llc | Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gem Prep: Online School | Idaho Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 73.9% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% | 18.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gem Prep: Online School | Idaho Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 332:1 | 579:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.0% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 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.