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 381 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 41%). 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (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
School Overview
Frank Church High School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Maroon
School Rankings
Frank Church High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 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 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
5%
1%
White
65%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
32%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Church High School's ranking?
Frank Church High School is ranked #700 out of 704 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 Insight School Of Idaho, Central Academy High School 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 41% 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 40-44%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Frank Church High School?
381 students attend Frank Church High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Frank Church High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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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