The Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy is a public

charter school A charter school is a school that receives government funding but operates independently of the established state school system in which it is located. It is independent in the sense that it operates according to the basic principle of auto ...

that provides college preparatory education for grades 6–12. It was labeled the best school within Idaho by '' U.S. News & World Report'' and 115th in the country.

Overview

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy was founded in 1999 by Dr. William (Bill) Proser. Their mission is "providing a rigorous, content-rich, college preparatory education for any students who are willing to accept the challenge".

Extra-curricular achievement

The primary focus of the high school is academics, with intense math, science, history, and literature programs implemented into the system. Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy students are initially placed one year ahead in math than average curriculum requires, and no classes have a lower standard than college preparatory. Recently, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy has debuted its academic mastery by becoming Regional Science Bowl Champions, dominating with a superlative Academic Team, and shining with state award-winning Speech and Debate team. Not only does Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy excel in academics, but their sports and arts programs also exemplify their proficiency. The Lady Panthers soccer team has won state competitions multiple times, and the school's Cross Country and Track teams have also succeeded at the state level. In addition, the drama, choir, and band programs continuously excel in their own respective state competitions. The school has many sports options for girls, including soccer, golf, volleyball, tennis, and track and field, while boys have the options of tennis, soccer, and track and field.

Distinguished alumna

* Emily Ruskovich, Class of 2004, O. Henry Award Winner and New York Times Bestselling Author

References

External links

* Charter schools in Idaho Public high schools in Idaho Public middle schools in Idaho 1999 establishments in Idaho Buildings and structures in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Schools in Kootenai County, Idaho {{authority control