Boulder Creek Academy (Closed 2025)

About the School

  • Boulder Creek Academy (BCA) is a residential boarding school nestled in the Cabinet Mountains of North Idaho.
  • We pride ourselves on developing and implementing individualized academic and emotional programming for students in need while also supporting families through this challenging process.
  • Because of this need, the primary goal for the families that we work with center on developing and sustaining lifelong strategies for the school and home environment.
  • Our academic, program and clinical team work in unison to target specific behavioral and academic patterns which, in turn, assists in developing sound treatment planning.
  • This individualized programming approach allows us to meet the specific learning needs of each child, while fostering the opportunity for sound relationships to be established with students and families.
  • This intimate process increases the likelihood that these individuals will experience success in the future.
  • Through establishing rapport, and the continuation of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, the BCA experience is one which families rely on for their child's success.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 15%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Boulder Creek Academy?
The application deadline for Boulder Creek Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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