Frank Church High School

Frank Church High School is an alternative public secondary school in Boise, Idaho, operated by the Boise School District. Opened in 2008,[2] it was formed from the merger of Mountain Cove High School and Fort Boise Mid High School.[3] It serves grades 9–12, with the majority of the enrollment in the upper grades.[4]

Frank Church High School
Location
8051 West Salt Creek Court

Boise
,
Idaho
83709

United States
Coordinates43.5708°N 116.2827°W / 43.5708; -116.2827
Information
TypeAlternative
Established2008
School districtBoise
PrincipalDerek Gardner
Faculty75 (incl. part-time)
Grades9–12
Number of students467 (2016-17)[1]
Color(s)Maroon and Black
MascotCougar
NewspaperThe Cougar Chronicles
WebsiteFrank Church H.S.

FCHS is named after Frank Church, a prominent U.S. Senator from 1957–81, and an alumnus of Boise High School, class of 1942. The school is located in southwest Boise, immediately east of the new West Junior High School, also opened in 2008. FCHS also hosts the Boise Evening School program and B.A.S.E (Boise Alternative to Suspension and Expulsion) formerly known as the Victory Academy.[5]

Principals

In 2008–2009, the principal was Robert Thompson and the vice principals were Sandy Wargo and Cedric Minter. The 2009–2010 vice principals were Ted Totorica and Kristen Duskey. In 2010–2011 the principal was former vice principal Minter, and the vice principals were Camille Fraley and Mark Bleazard.

In 2019-2020, the principal was Nathan Dennis and the vice principals were Tammy Burks and Erin Kubena.

References
  1. "Frank Church High (altern)". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  2. Webb, Anna (January 27, 2012). "Frank Church High in Boise helps students overcome personal and academic challenges". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  3. "Construction of Frank Church High School underway" (PDF). Boise School District. August 28, 2007. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  4. "Profile: Frank Church High School" (PDF). Boise School District. 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  5. "Boise Evening School". Boise School District. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2012.



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