The Ambrose School Explained

The Ambrose School
Motto:Take Every Thought Captive to Christ
Address:6100 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Zipcode:83646
Country:United States
Headmaster:Wade Ortego
Principal:Joe Gerber
Religious Affiliation:Christian
Denomination:Protestant, evangelical
Students:544
Campus Type:Suburban
Mascot:Archers
Colors:Navy Blue & Gold
Athletics Conference:Western Idaho Conference (3A)
Free Label1:Rival

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.

History

The 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

The 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Find a School. 2021-02-08. Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS). en-US.
  2. Web site: Academics. 2021-02-08. The Ambrose School. en-US.
  3. Web site: The Ambrose School Story « the Ambrose School . 2013-08-29 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131207094636/http://www.theambroseschool.org/about/history/ . 2013-12-07 .
  4. Web site: AMBROSE SCHOOL . www.lkvarchitects.com . LKV Architects . 8 July 2024.
  5. Web site: Schools directory: Ambrose School . idhsaa.org . Idaho High School Activities Association . 8 July 2024.