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Frank Church High School

8051 WEST SALT CREEK COURT, BOISE, ID, 83709

Ranked 211 of 217 in Idaho

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About Frank Church High School

Frank Church High School is a public school in Boise, Idaho, that teaches about 386 students in grades 7 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools because of its unique approach to helping students succeed. It has a very good student-teacher ratio of 9:1, which is much better than the district average. There are 42 full-time equivalent teachers and three school counselors who work hard to make this place a good place to be. There are 48% female and 52% male students in the school. 67% of the students are from low-income families, and it is one of the best High School in "Idaho" . Frank Church High School says that only 17% of its students are good at reading and only 3% are good at math. It is one of the best schools for alternative education in a mid-sized city, and it puts a lot of emphasis on helping each student succeed and get ready for graduation. The school is good because it has a small, close-knit learning environment and a strong commitment to helping all students succeed through a personalized and inclusive approach to education.

Frank Church High School Contact Information

Address

8051 WEST SALT CREEK COURT, BOISE, ID, 83709

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Phone

(208) 854-5650

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 17% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
386
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 211 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Frank Church High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 63.73%
Asian 1.04%
Hispanic 23.06%
Black 3.89%
Two+ Races 3.89%
Native Am. 2.07%
White
63.73%
Asian
1.04%
Hispanic
23.06%
Black
3.89%
Two+ Races
3.89%
Native Am.
2.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 386
48.19%
186 Female
51.81%
200 Male

Student Population

386 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

120 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school is getting ready for the Class of 2026's graduation, which will take place on May 14, 2026, in the Capital High School Audi to rium. Frank Church students will also have new opportunities to learn about the world thanks to a large donation to the Frank Church Institute at Boise State. This money will be used to pay for an annual Model United Nations diplomacy competition. The campus also continues to put student health first by providing daily resources like guided meditation sessions for staff and students to create a supportive learning environment.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students at Frank Church High School are pushed to think critically and do their best work in honors and AP classes.

Q2. Does Frank Church High School encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can learn about civic duty by helping out with community programs and volunteer projects.

Q3. Can students look into STEM options?

Ans. Absolutely! Students can learn by doing things in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school puts a lot of emphasis on including everyone, helping staff, and learning together so that all students can do well.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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