The Ambrose School is a K-12 private, Christian school in Meridian, Idaho, United States. It follows the classical Christian education curriculum and is accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools.[1] It teaches Latin in grades 3–10, Greek in grades 9–10, and emphasizes the Great Books of the Western World, grammar, logic, and rhetoric.[2] The school operates as a 501(c)(3) Christian ministry.
| The Ambrose School | |
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6100 N. Locust Grove Rd. , 83646 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°39′39″N 116°22′27″W / 43.66083°N 116.37417°W |
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| Type | Private, Classical Christian |
| Motto | Take Every Thought Captive to Christ |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Denomination | Protestant, evangelical |
| Established | 1995 |
| Principal | Joe Gerber |
| Headmaster | Wade Ortego |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Number of students | 544 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue & Gold |
| Athletics | IHSAA Class 3A |
| Athletics conference | Western Idaho Conference (3A) |
| Mascot | Archers |
| Accreditation | Association of Classical and Christian Schools |
| Rival | Cole Valley Christian Schools |
| Website | www |
History
editThe Ambrose School opened in 1995 in Boise with three students under the name "Foundations Academy." The first graduating class was in 2006, when it had a total enrollment of 220 student. That year it renamed its high school to 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.[3] The school had 544 students in grades K-12 in 2016.
The new campus was designed by Wayne Thowless, of LKV Architects. It was built in phases, the third phase beginning in 2012. With a designed capacity of up to 500 students, it features 25 rooms and labs, a regulation gymnasium, a playing field, a playground, and a "dramatic two-story library".[4]
Sports
editThe Ambrose School's team name is the "Archers". It is a member of the Idaho High School Activities Association's Western Idaho Conference, 3A classification.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Find a School". Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS). Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ^ "Academics". The Ambrose School. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ^ "The Ambrose School Story « the Ambrose School". Archived from the original on 2013-12-07. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
- ^ "AMBROSE SCHOOL". www.lkvarchitects.com. LKV Architects. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Schools directory: Ambrose School". idhsaa.org. Idaho High School Activities Association. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
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