Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School serves 335 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2000–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2000–2025. View full 31-year historical data
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2000–2025. View full 31-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
82%
72%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School?
335 students attend Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School?
Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School offer ?
Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School part of?
Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School is part of Boise Independent School District.
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