The Ambrose School
The Ambrose School is a K-12 private, classical Christian school in Meridian, Idaho, United States. 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, Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric.[2] The school operates as a 501(c)(3) Christian ministry.
| The Ambrose School | |
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| Address | |
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd. , 83646 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°39′39″N 116°22′27″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 1A |
| Athletics conference | Western Idaho Conference (1A) |
| Mascot | Archers |
| Accreditation | Association of Classical and Christian Schools |
| Rival | Cole Valley Christian Schools |
| Website | www |
History
The Ambrose School opened in 1995 in Boise with three 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.[3]
References
- "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.