Forrest M. Bird Charter School

Forrest M. Bird Charter School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
614 S Madison Ave,  Sandpoint, ID
4.2
4.0
257 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alan Millar
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
540
Verbal
600

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.2%
State Average
20.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
83.6%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
5%
Black
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Idaho 21 Students
North Idaho College 16 Students
Boise State University 11 Students
Montana State University 11 Students
University of Washington 8 Students
Washington State University 8 Students
Idaho State University 6 Students
Gonzaga University 6 Students
University of Montana 4 Students
The College of Idaho 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 6 Students
English 4 Students
Visual and Performing Arts 4 Students
Business 3 Students
Biology 3 Students
Engineering 3 Students
Dance 3 Students
Arts 3 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 3 Students
Creative Writing 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 10 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
3/12/2021
I think the charter school is great! The project based learning is amazing and so much better then doing tests every week.
5.0 Senior
10/14/2019
I absolutely love everything about this school. Out of all of the schools I have attended this one is by far the best. The hands on experiences really stand out to me and are a great way to learn. The only thing that I would change would be the fact that we don't have sports or a hot lunch program (although we do have home ec and the student store).
3.0 Sophomore
5/13/2019
I do not like that the teachers do anything they can to make sure kids pass. They round grades, give tons of extra credit assignments , give assignment extensions and give kids grades they don't deserve. I also don't like the feel that not all the staff care about all the kids. Some of the staff only care about talking to the "popular" kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/19/2022
The staff is amazing at FBCS. They see my son as an individual, met him where he was educationally and allowed him to explore ideas more in depth. Instead of AP classes, students who are ready take college classes. My son graduated many completed college classes that gave him a year less to do in co...
5.0 parent
8/14/2014
I am disappointed in the reviewer that called the Charter School a 'pay to win' school. The Charter School is a public, tuition free school - like any other public school. Standards have to met, nothing is given out.
4.0 parent
4/9/2014
Don't understand review just posted. This is not a school parents pay for their children to attend. It is a Charter School, there are no school fees for attendance. My son attends. Just wanted to set the record straight.
1.0 other
12/4/2012
As a former student of this school, I can honestly say it is a horrible school. I attended this school all through middle school and part of my junior year of high school. They claim to focus on each child individually, but all that really does is spread out their already thin educational abilities....

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Forrest M. Bird Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 614 S Madison Ave in Sandpoint, in the Sandpoint neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 257 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Forrest M. Bird Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average SAT score is 1140. The average home value in this area is $624,170. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sandpoint High School, Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School, Sandpoint Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Sandpoint has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forrest M. Bird Charter School.

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