Foothills School of Arts and Sciences

618 South 8th Street, Boise, ID, 83702-0837 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Foothills School provides a vibrant learning community where students develop personal, academic, and social responsibility - leading to a lifetime of discovery. To empower our students, we value: Individuality - respecting students' unique strengths, talents and challenges; Creativity - inspiring expression, curiosity and critical thinking; and Community - promoting communication, cooperation and collaboration...

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School Overview:

 
Foothills School Of Arts And Sciences
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) European Council for International Schools
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1992
County Ada County, ID
Student Body
Total Students 147 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(ID) School Avg.
% Students of Color 14% 11%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 32 students
Kind - 14 students
Grade 1 - 15 students
Grade 2 - 19 students
Grade 3 - 12 students
Grade 4 - 16 students
Grade 5 - 6 students
Grade 6 - 15 students
Grade 7 - 6 students
Grade 8 - 6 students
Grade 9 - 6 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 30%
Average Class Size 16
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(ID) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 177 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,800
% on Financial Aid 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,200
Head of School Shawn Shepherd
Admissions Director Katy Young

School Notes:

  • Foothills School provides a vibrant learning community for Pre-K to 9th grade students. The school has 147 students and is the oldest independent school in the Treasure Valley. Located in downtown Boise, Foothills students have great opportunities for accessing downtown resources and to actively participate in the larger Boise community.
  • Profile last updated: 09/02/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (83702)
School Zip (83702)
(ID) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,673 people 1,291,998 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 52% 23%
Population Average Age 34 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.1 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $36,536 $38,605
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.8 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 55 years old 34 years old
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Zipcode (83702)


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% Owning / % Renting 52% / 48% 68% / 32%

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