Compass Academy

Compass Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
955 Garfield St,  Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls School District
4.5
5.0
448 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Bertasso
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
23
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
540
Verbal
580
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
90.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
7.1%
State Average
9.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
501:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.8%
Male
43.2%
White
78.2%
Hispanic
13.9%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Magnet HS in Idaho
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Idaho State University 145 Students
Boise State University 129 Students
University of Idaho 82 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho 74 Students
University of Utah 69 Students
Utah State University 61 Students
Brigham Young University 49 Students
Montana State University 49 Students
The College of Idaho 47 Students
Washington State University 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 26 Students
Business 23 Students
Biology 20 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Graphic Design 17 Students
Engineering 15 Students
English 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Film and Video Studies 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 60 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/29/2025
Compass Academy is a great school for anyone interested in something different from the norm or regular high school. Compass is a high school that consists of project-based learning curriculum so it's more inclined for people who enjoy hands-on learning. One of the best things about this school is that the way you learn about the material makes it fun because you apply real-life aspects to your everyday learning this allows people to understand why they are learning about their courses.
4.0 Senior
7/18/2022
I love that Compass Academy is not the traditional style of school. I have a great opportunity to work with peers on group projects and take integrated classes. The facilitators are amazing and always willing to help you become the best you can be.
4.0 Alum
12/29/2021
I loved my experience at Compass and am so glad that I had the opportunity to attend. As a college student, my only complaints with my high school education is my math instruction was not good, and I'm literally having to pay for it now, and that it did not prepare me for the tests and exams that I have to take so frequently in college.
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GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 other
6/23/2022
Best hands-on learning environment. Perform fun projects that involve the community and teach you valuable lessons. Learn to work with others well and persue niche interests to your heart's content. Good technology available to all students (all adobe apps, laptops provided, grammarly premium, certi...
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5.0 parent
8/13/2020
This is a wonderful school. I do not think my children would have succeeded anywhere else.
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5.0 student
6/1/2015
I love this school. The learning is great and the teachers are really nice. It's the best high school around.
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Compass Academy

Compass Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Idaho Falls, ID and is served by the Idaho Falls School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 448 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Compass Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 27. Learn more about what Idaho Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Compass Academy.

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