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, Logic, and Rhetoric.[2] The school operates as a 501(c)(3) Christian ministry.

The Ambrose School
Address
6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.

Meridian
,
Idaho
83646

United States
Coordinates
Information
TypePrivate, Classical Christian
MottoTake Every Thought Captive to Christ
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
DenominationProtestant, evangelical
Established1995 (1995)
PrincipalJoe Gerber
HeadmasterWade Ortego
GradesK–12
Number of students544
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Navy Blue & Gold
  
AthleticsIHSAA Class 1A
Athletics conferenceWestern Idaho Conference (1A)
MascotArchers
AccreditationAssociation of Classical and Christian Schools
RivalCole Valley Christian Schools
Websitewww.theambroseschool.org

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
  1. "Find a School". Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS). Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  2. "Academics". The Ambrose School. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-07. Retrieved 2013-08-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)



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