The Ambrose School

The Ambrose School

Take Every Thought Captive to Christ
Location
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, Idaho 83646
United States
Information
Type Private, Classical Christian
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

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]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.accsedu.org/members__by_state/accredited_members
  2. ↑ http://www.theambroseschool.org/academics/
  3. ↑ http://www.theambroseschool.org/about/afa-at-a-glance/
  4. ↑ http://www.theambroseschool.org/about/history/

Coordinates: 43°39′39″N 116°22′27″W / 43.66083°N 116.37417°W / 43.66083; -116.37417

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