Alternative Schools

Academy High Schools

West Ada School District's High School Academies offer a small-school environment for students in 9, 10, 11, and 12th grade who are at risk of not succeeding at their current high school.

What puts a student at risk varies greatly by the student. For some students, adapting to a larger school environment is simply overwhelming. Others may have learning or emotional issues that make school a greater challenge. Others may simply need more individualized instruction to spark their interest in learning.

The program at the district's Academy High Schools are designed to keep students in high school while focused on graduation with a successful academic record. Students at academy high schools participate in student support groups and are required to live up to the school's high standards of behavior.

Rebound School of Opportunity

Participating Schools

Eagle Academy High School
100 S. Academy Avenue | Eagle, ID 83616

Meridian Academy High School
2311 E. Lanark Street | Meridian, ID 83642

Central Academy High School
6075 North Locust Grove | Meridian, Idaho 83646

Alternative Middle Schools

Our school of choice middle schools offer 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students an environment that is smaller, provides one-on-one attention and more hands-on activities.

The need for these magnet schools comes from a variety of sources. For some children, adapting to a larger school environment in 6th grade is simply overwhelming. Others may have certain personal issues that make school a greater challenge, thus needing more one-on-one attention from a teacher. Others may simply need more individualized instruction to spark their interest in learning. Therefore, the student body is comprised of the entire range of students from those who have previously struggled to those who are identified as gifted academically.

The program at these schools is designed to help students meet grade level expectations and then excel in their academic pursuits. Students generally go on to attend one of the district's traditional high schools, although a smaller percentage continues in an academy program in high school.

These schools serve approximately 150 students. Transportation is provided via shuttle buses from their traditional middle schools.

Participating Schools

Pathways Middle School
1870 E. Heritage Park Lane | Meridian, ID 83646

Crossroads Middle School
650 N. Nola Road | Meridian, ID 83642

Treasure Valley Math and Science Center

The Treasure Valley Mathematics & Science Center (TVMSC) is a partnership program between the Boise and West Ada School Districts.

TVMSC is a unique learning community that offers opportunities in mathematics and science education unlike those found in traditional school settings. The curriculum is specifically designed for students with an interest/desire to excel in mathematics and science. Any public, private, or home-schooled student is eligible to apply for admittance to the Center. Students who are capable of performing at an accelerated 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade academic level regardless of their current age or grade level can apply.

Click here to go to Treasure Valley Math and Science Center website.

This program is run by the Boise Public Schools District.