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Leases - Additional Information (Details)		6 Months Ended
Leases - Additional Information (Details)	Oct. 20, 2023 USD ($)	Feb. 29, 2024 USD ($) lease	Feb. 28, 2023 USD ($)
Leases
Operating lease cost		$ 1,373,000	$ 1,686,000
Glendale Lease
Leases
Number of facilities leased \| lease		1
Rental payment		$ 22,600
Glendale Lease \| Minimum
Leases
Rental payment		1,000
Glendale Lease \| Maximum
Leases
Rental payment		$ 22,600
Hunter Property
Leases
Payment to acquire building	$ 31,000,000.0
Hunter Property \| Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions (the "Purchase Agreement")
Leases
Payment to acquire building	$ 31,000,000.0