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#70 of 82 private schools in ID

Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary

High School

200 E CARLTON AVE, Meridian, ID 83642

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

562

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

5.1

Grades

7th – 12th

Enrollment

562

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

5.1

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#70 of 82

In Meridian

#2 of 2

public schools

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About Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary

Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary is a private high school in Meridian, ID. Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary serves approximately 562 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 82 private schools in ID.

How it compares1.0 pts below ID schools

5.1

This school 5.1 · Average
ID avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Meridian, ID

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

This School

19.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

562

This School

722

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.1

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.9% vs 0%

Asian 2.8% vs 0%

Black 1.2% vs 0%

Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary Meridian Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary (this school)	—	562	15.7:1	5.1
MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.8 mi	955	18.4:1	6.8
CROSSROADS MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.0 mi	140	9.3:1	4.8
REBOUND SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY	1.1 mi	204	51:1	3.5
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL	1.3 mi	1,823	19.2:1	6.2
IDAHO FINE ARTS ACADEMY	1.3 mi	265	16.6:1	7.2
VIRTUAL SCHOOL HOUSE	1.4 mi	454	25.2:1	6.3
RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL	1.4 mi	672	14.9:1	8.8
MERIDIAN ACADEMY	1.5 mi	175	13.5:1	4.0
DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO	1.8 mi	320	16:1	7.4
MERIDIAN TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	1.9 mi	193	14.8:1	9.0
MERIDIAN MEDICAL ARTS CHARTER	2.0 mi	185	13.2:1	9.3
SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.0 mi	814	20.9:1	7.7
PATHWAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.0 mi	128	9.1:1	6.5
VICTORY MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.2 mi	1,057	24:1	7.5
GEM PREP: ONLINE SCHOOL	2.3 mi	362	24.1:1	9.0
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL	2.3 mi	2,521	22.3:1	6.4
LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.4 mi	858	21.4:1	6.8
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.4 mi	1,035	22.5:1	7.6
IDAHO TECHNICAL CAREER ACADEMY	2.6 mi	127	12.7:1	7.5
INSIGHT SCHOOL OF IDAHO	2.6 mi	222	22.2:1	5.7

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ID.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7.1 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,221.2

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 13%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B+ 6.5 / 10

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Enrollment 562

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in ID

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 92.9%

Two or More 3.0%

Asian 2.8%

Black 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

200 E CARLTON AVE, Meridian, ID 83642

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MERIDIAN MEDICAL ARTS CHARTER (rated 9.3/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MERIDIAN TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Meridian, see our Meridian schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Meridian	0.2 mi	436	7.7
MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Meridian	0.8 mi	955	6.8
CHIEF JOSEPH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Meridian	1.0 mi	504	9.0
REBOUND SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY Meridian	1.1 mi	204	3.5
CROSSROADS MIDDLE SCHOOL Meridian	1.0 mi	140	4.8
IDAHO FINE ARTS ACADEMY Meridian	1.3 mi	265	7.2
VIRTUAL SCHOOL HOUSE Meridian	1.4 mi	454	6.3
RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL Meridian	1.4 mi	672	8.8
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL Meridian	1.3 mi	1,823	6.2
PROJECT IMPACT STEM ACADEMY Kuna	1.7 mi	281	6.2
BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY Meridian	1.5 mi	434	8.7
MERIDIAN ACADEMY Meridian	1.5 mi	175	4.0
MERIDIAN TECHNICAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Meridian	1.9 mi	193	9.0
MERIDIAN MEDICAL ARTS CHARTER Meridian	2.0 mi	185	9.3
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Meridian	2.2 mi	496	8.4
PEREGRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Meridian	1.8 mi	454	7.5
PATHWAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL Meridian	2.0 mi	128	6.5
SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL Meridian	2.0 mi	814	7.7
A CHILD'S CHOICE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Meridian	2.1 mi	16	—
VICTORY MIDDLE SCHOOL Meridian	2.2 mi	1,057	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 83642 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$96,361

Median Home Value

$492,300

Median Rent

$1,629/mo

Population

58,049

College Educated

43.7%

Homeownership

72%

Avg Commute

21.5 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

38.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary

What grades does Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary serve?

Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary?

Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary rank in ID?

Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary ranks #70 of 82 private schools in ID.

What is Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary a private school?

Yes, Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary a religious school?

Cole Valley Christian Schools-secondary has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 85 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 61 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 7th – 12th
Enrollment: 562
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 36
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7.1 hours
Days Per Year: 172 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Ada County
Phone: (208) 947-1212

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