The Ambrose School

The Ambrose School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
6100 N Locust Grove Rd,  Meridian, ID
Northeast Meridian Neighborhood
4.0
3.8
625 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kirk Vanderleest
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,825
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
37
Part Time Teachers
15
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
9
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Two or more races
98.6%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boise State University 44 Students
University of Idaho 31 Students
Northwest Nazarene University 23 Students
Grand Canyon University 22 Students
Colorado Christian University 19 Students
Baylor University 15 Students
Idaho State University 15 Students
University of Wyoming 12 Students
University of Washington 11 Students
Montana State University 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Business 9 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Engineering 7 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Mechanical Engineering 6 Students
Film and Video Studies 6 Students
Electrical Engineering 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 77 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/22/2023
The Ambrose School has truly been a great experience for me throughout my highschool career. WIthout the wonderful teachers I would not have been able to grow into the person I am today.
5.0 Junior
3/6/2023
This school is very academics focused. I love my teachers and they have been so kind and patient with me throughout my experience here. It's not perfect, but it was the right school for my family and I.
5.0 Freshman
2/24/2023
In the field, if the board could consider adding bleachers painting the field and adding soccer goals. would bring a lot more people to Ambrose soccer home games this would improve our practice facility and training a lot better and improve Ambrose soccer in a whole new way.
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3.8 41 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/4/2024
Ambrose has been such a blessing to us and our 3 kids. We moved here several years ago and our high school kids were greeted warmly and included right away by their classmates. They adapted easily - even our introvert. They asked us why we hadn't moved here earlier. The teachers really care about th...
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1.0 parent
5/6/2023
What an absolute nightmare this school was. We couldn’t even make it through a month. They use shame and manipulation in the form of “if you love Jesus you will do xyz well”. They do not accommodate learning disabilities like ADHD and believe a child should be in control of their mind, body and spir...
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5.0 parent
4/25/2020
Ambrose has been an incredible blessing to our family over the last nine years. Rather than a school we "send our kids to," Ambrose is a partner that comes alongside us in raising our children, both in academics and character. The quantitative data easily demonstrates Ambrose's academic excellence,...
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1.0 parent
11/15/2019
terrible and contentious without grace or purpose.
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The Ambrose School

The Ambrose School is a private Christian school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 6100 N Locust Grove Rd in Meridian, ID. Annual tuition is $9,825. The school has a total enrollment of 625 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The Ambrose School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $544,325. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heroes Academy: An Acton Academy, Arts West School, Innovate Academy Preparatory Elementary, Middle School and High School, and more. Learn more about what Meridian has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Ambrose School.

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