Cole Valley Christian High School vs. The Ambrose School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cole Valley Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
The Ambrose School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Overview
Cole Valley Christian Schools is one of the largest Early Childhood -12 private Christian schools in the state of Idaho.
The Elementary Campus (grades preschool-5) is located in Boise at 8775 W. Ustick Road. Middle and High School (grades 5th - 12th)
Approximately eight miles away, the Secondary Campus (grades 6-12) and administration office is located at 200 E. Carlton Avenue in Meridian.
Students and faculty represent over fifty churches in the valley.
Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Cole Valley Christian Schools. Historically, CVCS sends 87%-94% of its graduates to college, well above the published national public school statistic.
All Students participate in the STAR, ACT, and SAT tests each year consistently scoring above national, state, and local averages.
Cole Valley participates with other public and private schools in the Idaho High School Activities Association 2A Conference. They offer a robust athletics and STEAM program.
Experience the classical Christian difference at The Ambrose School.
Our students study Latin, history, science, math, and the Bible with uncommon depth.
We offer Pre-K, half day and all day kindergarten options and provide loving, structured classroom settings through grade 12.
For more information please visit our website (https://TheAmbroseSchool.org) or call (208) 323-3888.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing, Autistic Spectrum, Executive Functions
n/a
Year Founded
1972
1995
Students Body
Total Students
1452 students
761 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
38
-
Pre-K Students
73
19
Kindergarten Students
88
54
Grade 1 Students
92
63
Grade 2 Students
96
58
Grade 3 Students
96
59
Grade 4 Students
96
62
Grade 5 Students
96
62
Grade 6 Students
110
55
Grade 7 Students
110
67
Grade 8 Students
110
63
Grade 9 Students
115
61
Grade 10 Students
115
51
Grade 11 Students
115
34
Grade 12 Students
102
53
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
37 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
59%
Average Class Size
24
23
Number of AP Classes
16
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
Average SAT score
1210
n/a
Average ACT score
27
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,660
$9,128
Tuition Notes
Tuition and Fee schedules are posted on our website at: https://www.colevalleychristian.org/admissions/tuition-fees.cfm
Tuition ranges from $3120 for half day kindergarten up to $9310 for high school. Our Bridge Program tuition is half the cost of our regular program.
% on Financial Aid
6%
1%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,313
n/a
Acceptance Rate
90%
81%
Admissions Director
Sueanne Skeen
Cynthia Hymer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir (High School and Elementary), Debate Team, Drama Team (High School), French Club, National Honor Society (High School), Peer Ministries, Praise and Worship Teams, Service Ministries, Spanish Club, STEAM Club, Student Council, Women and Science Club
Art, Chess, Choir, Drama, Mock trial/debate, Music, Orchestra, Yearbook