The Ambrose School
The Ambrose School | |
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6100 N. Locust Grove Rd. , 83646 United States | |
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Type | Private, Classical Christian |
Motto | Take Every Thought Captive to Christ |
Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
Denomination | Protestant, evangelical |
Established | 1995 |
Grades | K–12 |
Number of students | 544 |
Color(s) | Blue and White |
Athletics | IHSAA Class 1A |
Athletics conference | Western Idaho Conference (1A) |
Mascot | Archers |
Accreditation | Association of Classical and Christian Schools |
Information | (208) 323-3888 |
Website | The Ambrose School |
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The Ambrose School is a classical Christian school in Meridian, Idaho. The Ambrose School is accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools.[1] In 2016, the school had 544 students in grades K-12. The Ambrose School graduated its first class in 2006. The school's curriculum is distinct in that it teaches Latin in grades 3-10, Greek in grades 9-10, emphasizes the Western historical tradition, the Great Books of the Western World, Logic, and Rhetoric.[2] The school operates as a 501(c)(3) Christian ministry.[3]
History
The Ambrose School opened in 1995 in Boise with 3 students under the name "Foundations Academy." It grew to 220 students in 2006 when it renamed its high-school St. Ambrose Christian High School. Then, in 2008, the school became The Ambrose School, encompassing grades K-12. In 2009, The Ambrose School moved to its present location at 6100 N. Locust Grove in Meridian.[4]