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North Star Charter School vs. Compass Public Charter School

Should you attend North Star Charter School or Compass Public Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
North Star Charter School
839 North Linder Road
Eagle, ID 83616
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Compass Public Charter School
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

North Star Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Compass Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,018 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Star Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,224 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Compass Public Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,018 students
1,224 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Star Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Compass Public Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Star Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Compass Public Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
61 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Star Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Compass Public Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Star Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Compass Public Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#16 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 5%)
#17 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Star Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Compass Public Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 5% in ID)
71%
(Top 5% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compass Public Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 5% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compass Public Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 5% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
80-89%
(Top 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Star Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Compass Public Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Star Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Compass Public Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
83
96
Grade 1 Students
84
101
Grade 2 Students
84
111
Grade 3 Students
84
110
Grade 4 Students
84
110
Grade 5 Students
84
120
Grade 6 Students
111
116
Grade 7 Students
111
123
Grade 8 Students
107
127
Grade 9 Students
51
77
Grade 10 Students
58
58
Grade 11 Students
46
35
Grade 12 Students
31
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Compass Public Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Star Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Compass Public Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Star Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Compass Public Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Star Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Compass Public Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Star Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Compass Public Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Star Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Compass Public Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Star Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Compass Public Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Star Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Star Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Compass Public Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Compass Public Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Compass Public Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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