FRANK CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL

8051 WEST SALT CREEK COURT
BOISE, ID 83709

400 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Frank Church High School, located in Boise, Idaho, is a specialized alternative high school within the Boise School District designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment. The school is primarily structured to serve students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting or who are seeking a non-traditional path to graduation. By offering a smaller classroom environment and a focus on individualized learning, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers and stay on track to earn their high school diploma.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Frank Church High School is known for its commitment to student development and career readiness. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize mentorship and social-emotional support. Through a combination of credit recovery options, flexible scheduling, and a focus on post-secondary planning, the institution works to empower students to reach their personal and professional goals in a personalized, encouraging setting.

400

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANK CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	93
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

White
260 (65.0 %)
Hispanic
93 (23.3 %)
Black
17 (4.3 %)
Two or More
15 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-5650
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 61

Grade 10 83

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 163