Enrollment
262
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, ID
Insight School of Idaho
Federal NCES profile for Insight School of Idaho, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160000401035Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Insight School of Idaho earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools.
- #11 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 262
- students enrolled
Insight School of Idaho has class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Insight School of Idaho ranks #11 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. · Idaho
NCES ID 160000401035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Insight School of Idaho compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Insight School of Idaho
Insight School of Idaho is a mid-sized charter high school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Idaho schools and 70% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 262 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 43/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. spends $9,082 per pupil, 24% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Idaho Virtual Academy Inc., also runs Idaho Virtual Academy (1,801 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Insight School of Idaho compares
Insight School of Idaho on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.1:1 | ▲ 70% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
29.1:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 97% in Idaho - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Insight School of Idaho is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Virtual Academy Inc., which includes Insight School of Idaho.
$9,082
Per student
-24%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 80.1%
Federal 19.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Insight School of Idaho Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Virtual Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Insight School of Idaho's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Insight School of Idaho
How many students attend Insight School of Idaho?
Insight School of Idaho has 262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Insight School of Idaho?
The student-teacher ratio at Insight School of Idaho is 29.1:1, which is 70% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Insight School of Idaho?
The largest demographic group at Insight School of Idaho is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Insight School of Idaho?
Insight School of Idaho has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Insight School of Idaho rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Insight School of Idaho ranks #11 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Meridian on the city page.
Is Insight School of Idaho a good school?
Insight School of Idaho earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.?
Besides Insight School of Idaho, Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. also operates Idaho Virtual Academy (1,801 students). See the Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. district page for the complete list.
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