American Heritage Charter School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on DonorsChoose

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About this school

American Heritage Charter School is a rural public school in Idaho Falls, Idaho that is part of Idaho Department of Education. It serves 561 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 33.0:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 12

561 Students

17 Teachers

1736 S 35th W

Idaho Falls, ID 83402 View local requests

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American Heritage Charter School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. DeHart

Mrs. Smith

Mrs. Tiffiny Peterson

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American Heritage Charter School Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

American Heritage Charter School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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