Public School Review - Established 2003

Frank Church High School vs. Central Academy High School

Should you attend Frank Church High School or Central Academy High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Frank Church High School
8051 West Salt Creek Court
Boise, ID 83709
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Central Academy High School
6075 North Locus Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Frank Church High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Central Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades 6-12, Frank Church High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 151 students in grades 9-12, Central Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
400 students
151 students
This chart displays total students of Frank Church High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays total students of Central Academy High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This chart displays gender of Frank Church High School
This chart displays gender of Central Academy High School
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
13 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Frank Church High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the total teachers of Central Academy High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Frank Church High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Academy High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Test Scores

#707 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
#449 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Frank Church High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central Academy High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frank Church High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
60-69%
(Top 30% in ID)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frank Church High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart displays graduation rate of Frank Church High School and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of Central Academy High School and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Frank Church High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Academy High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
5
-
Grade 8 Students
3
-
Grade 9 Students
61
19
Grade 10 Students
83
41
Grade 11 Students
85
48
Grade 12 Students
163
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Frank Church High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Central Academy High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Frank Church High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Academy High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
23%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frank Church High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Academy High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Frank Church High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Academy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
65%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Frank Church High School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Academy High School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Frank Church High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Frank Church High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central Academy High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
0.53
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Frank Church High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frank Church High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frank Church High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE