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Cardinal Academy

9492 WEST EMERALD STREET, BOISE, ID, 83704

Ranked 214 of 217 in Idaho

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About Cardinal Academy

Cardinal Academy is a public charter alternative school in Boise, Idaho that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools for personalized instruction and has a small, focused enrollment of about 46 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, this small setting makes sure that each student gets the one-on-one attention they need to do well. The academy is meant to help students who learn best in a non-traditional way, especially those who have to balance school with other responsibilities like being a parent, and it is one of the best High School in "Idaho" . People know that the school has a welcoming and helpful atmosphere. People know Cardinal Academy is a great school because it focuses on making sure students are ready to graduate and feel empowered. The school gives students a good chance to get their high school diplomas and get ready for future job and school opportunities by using a flexible and caring learning model.

Cardinal Academy Contact Information

Address

9492 WEST EMERALD STREET, BOISE, ID, 83704

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Phone

(208) 918-1693

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
46
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 214 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cardinal Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.87%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 23.91%
Black 8.7%
Two+ Races 4.35%
Native Am. 2.17%
White
60.87%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
23.91%
Black
8.7%
Two+ Races
4.35%
Native Am.
2.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 46
80.43%
37 Female
19.57%
9 Male

Student Population

46 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cardinal Academy is adding new early childhood development resources to its 2026 curriculum so that students who are pregnant or have kids can get more specific help. The school has recently made more connections with community groups that give students direct access to career counseling and workshops in the spring semester on how to plan for college and beyond. By letting students choose their own learning paths and schedules, these programs give each student the to ols they need to balance their schoolwork with their family responsibilities.

FAQ

Q1. How does Cardinal Academy get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What does Cardinal Academy do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q4. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q5. Does Cardinal Academy help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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