ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER

ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC. school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 260 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER School**, located on Horseshoe Bend Road in Boise, Idaho, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school is known for its commitment to a back-to-basics educational philosophy, emphasizing a structured, traditional learning environment. By focusing on core academic subjects and fostering a culture of high expectations, the school aims to provide a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, often fostering close partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. As a public charter, it operates with more autonomy than a traditional district school, allowing it to implement its specific pedagogical approach while remaining accountable to the Idaho Public Charter School Commission. With its location in the Boise foothills area, the school attracts families seeking an alternative, disciplined educational experience within the public system.

For more information, contact ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER at (208) 939-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8900 HORSESHOE BEND ROAD
BOISE, ID 83714-3859
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ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in BOISE, ID with about 260 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Idaho Public Charter School Commission
Total Students:
260
Teachers:
14
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 260 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.4%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.4%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.