Bingham Academy is a small, rural charter high school located in Blackfoot, ID. We began in August 2014 and have been serving students, their families, and our community ever since. Bingham Academy immediately went through the high school accreditation process, earning accreditation on schedule in 2016. A Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) school, Bingham Academy was the first high school in Idaho to receive AdvancEd/Cognia STEM certification and the State Board of Education's official STEM designation (2018).
One of the imperatives of Bingham Academy's charter is to work with students to help them earn an Associate of Arts degree while still in high school. To accomplish this, Bingham Academy offers a number of college classes on its campus in Blackfoot. These range from pre-engineering and nursing courses to mathematics and English general education courses. We also work with students, assisting them in taking classes at our local community college (College of Eastern Idaho) and/or Idaho State University. Idaho supports these high school students with funds to cover the costs of these classes. Learn more about these opportunities HERE.
We utilize hardware such as drones, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines, 3D printers, and VEX robotics for hands-on experiences. On the software side, students can learn AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Inventor, and more. The CMA program is offered through the College of Eastern Idaho on our campus right here in Blackfoot. Computer science/programming is taught in our state-of-the-art computer lab. The school also provides students with a way to obtain Adobe Creative Suite certifications, as well as Microsoft certifications in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 2021.
Bingham Academy offers a number of clubs and extracurricular activities. We offer a girls-only coding club called Qubit Queens, an eSports club, Dungeons and Dragons, and additional activities. And there's still more to tell! As an Idaho public school, our students are also eligible to participate in sports and other activities at local high schools.
If you're interested in learning more about Bingham Academy and how we can serve you or your student, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at 208-557-4003 or by email at office@bingham.academy.
Chad Harris, PhD
Chief Administrator
