Frank Church High School is an alternative public secondary school in Boise, Idaho, operated by the Boise School District. Opened in 2008, it was formed from the merger of Mountain Cove High School and Fort Boise Mid High School. It serves grades 9–12, with the majority of the enrollment in the upper grades.
Serving 386 students in grades 7-12, Frank Church High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank Church High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Frank Church High School's student population of 386 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Maroon
School Rankings
Frank Church High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank Church High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
4%
1%
White
64%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Church High School's ranking?
Frank Church High School is ranked #707 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Frank Church High School often compared to?
Frank Church High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Academy High School, Insight School Of Idaho by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frank Church High School?
The graduation rate of Frank Church High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Frank Church High School?
386 students attend Frank Church High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Frank Church High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank Church High School?
Frank Church High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frank Church High School offer ?
Frank Church High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank Church High School part of?
Frank Church High School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Frank Church High School located?
Frank Church High School is located in the Southwest Ada County Alliance neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Ada County Alliance.
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