Project Patch exists to help struggling teens find hope, skills, and support to live abundant and successful lives.
We are a licensed and accredited therapeutic residential treatment program for boys and girls ages 12-17.
All major insurance, including Tricare and some Medicaid plans accepted.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ID School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Project Patch School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Supplied, non label clothes
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Insurance accepted. Financial aid is available.
Admissions Director
Whitney Mestelle
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Community Service
Arts and Music Programs:
Guitar LessonsWood Working
Recreational Athletic Programs:
HikingRafting
Weightlifting
School Notes
- School Mascot: Artemis
- Proejct Patch exists to "Restore Hope to Teens, Building Thriving Families and Empower Supportive Communities." Project Patch is a licensed and accredited therapeutic residential program that houses up to 36 residents at a time, ages 12 to 17. The staff is comprised of 40 dedicated team members, including a core of professional counselors.Over 1,000 teens have completed the Project Patch program and are living testaments to the program's effectiveness. Teens spend a year with usgaining the skills and healing necessary for completing the program. During this time, family visits take place at various times and parents are encouraged to attend parent weekends, each one a time to learn new skills as a family.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Project Patch School often compared to?
Project Patch School is often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Gulch by visitors of our site.
What is Project Patch School's ranking?
Project Patch School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Project Patch School?
The application deadline for Project Patch School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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