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FRANK CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL

8051 WEST SALT CREEK COURT, BOISE, ID 83709BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
400
Students
Total enrolled
31%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 64% vs nat'l
$13,620
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 5% vs nat'l
9.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 42% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 400 students in grades 06–12 in BOISE, Idaho.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,620 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FRANK CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in BOISE, Idaho, serving grades 06–12 with 400 students. The district invests $13,620 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 31% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at FRANK CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL

400
Total Students
9.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution225 male · 175 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 268 students
Student Composition
65%
23%
Asian1%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black4%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160036000984

Academic Outcomes at FRANK CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
31
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
31%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83709

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,620Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,620
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,993
Student Support$2,588
Administration$1,634
Operations$2,043
Other$1,362
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,620 spent per student, an estimated $6,034 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
45%
State government
43.1%
Local (property tax)
45.0%
Federal programs
11.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 9.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 31% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWHITE PINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTRAIL WIND ELEMENTARY
+14 more
↓
Middle
NORTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLWEST JUNIOR HIGHLES BOIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLFAIRMONT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
+4 more
↓
High School
BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLTIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOLBORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLCAPITAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyAda County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)854-5650
NCES ID: 160036000984
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BOISE seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
High
BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,588 students · 09–12
15% FRL
High
TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOL
1,398 students · 10–12
● 46 opp10% FRL
High
BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,289 students · 09–12
● 49 opp25% FRL
High
CAPITAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,220 students · 09–12
28% FRL
Mid
NORTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
876 students · 07–09
12% FRL
Mid
WEST JUNIOR HIGH
804 students · 07–09
● 49 opp27% FRL
Mid
LES BOIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
705 students · 06–09
● 50 opp15% FRL
Mid
FAIRMONT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
677 students · 07–09
41% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8051 WEST SALT CREEK COURT, BOISE, ID 83709
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.