AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOL

AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOL INC. school district, located in IDAHO FALLS, ID with about 342 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 16 teachers, AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOL (AHCS) in Idaho Falls is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a classical education model combined with a focus on traditional American values. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence by grounding its curriculum in historical foundations and rigorous scholarly standards. Their approach is designed to encourage students to become critical thinkers who understand the civic responsibilities of citizenship within a constitutional republic.

Beyond its academic focus, the school maintains a structured environment that prioritizes character development and personal integrity. By utilizing a "back-to-basics" pedagogical approach, American Heritage seeks to provide a challenging learning experience that prepares students for higher education and professional success. With its location in the Idaho Falls community, the school serves as an alternative for parents seeking a values-based education that integrates history, patriotism, and strong core subject mastery into the daily classroom experience.

For more information, contact AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOL at (208) 529-6570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.