Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School (Closed 2009)

911 Mountain Cove Road
Boise, ID 83702

Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School serves 335 students in grades 9-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School
9	15
10	43
11	129
12	148

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

335 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1996-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School
2008	335
2007	335
2006	311
2005	389
2004	382
2003	421
2002	427
2001	388
2000	410
1999	388
1998	474
1997	320
1996	195

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1996-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School
2008	27
2007	29
2006	32
2005	34
2004	25
2003	26
2002	28
2001	27
2000	27
1999	27
1998	28
1997	25
1996	18

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

This School

State Level (ID)

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

17:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1996-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School	Idaho	Boise Independent School District
2008	12:1	17:1	17:1
2007	12:1	18:1	18:1
2006	10:1	18:1	17:1
2005	11:1	18:1	18:1
2004	15:1	18:1	18:1
2003	16:1	18:1	18:1
2002	15:1	18:1	18:1
2001	14:1	18:1	18:1
2000	15:1	18:1	18:1
1999	14:1	18:1	19:1
1998	17:1	18:1	19:1
1997	13:1	18:1	19:1
1996	11:1	19:1	19:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School	Idaho	Boise Independent School District
2008	1%	2%	1%
2007	2%	2%
2006	2%	2%	1%
2005	1%	2%	1%
2004	1%	2%	1%
2003	1%	1%
2001	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School	Idaho	Boise Independent School District
2008	4%	2%	4%
2007	4%	2%	4%
2006	3%	2%	4%
2005	1%	1%	4%
2004	1%	1%	3%
2003	1%	1%	3%
2002	1%	2%	3%
2001	2%	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

11%

20%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School	Idaho	Boise Independent School District
2008	11%	14%	9%
2007	7%	13%	9%
2006	7%	12%	8%
2005	9%	12%	8%
2004	8%	12%	7%
2003	9%	11%	6%
2002	7%	11%	6%
2001	8%	11%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School	Idaho	Boise Independent School District
2008	2%	1%	3%
2007	4%	1%	2%
2005	4%	1%	2%
2004	2%	1%	2%
2003	1%	1%	2%
2002	1%	1%	2%
2001	1%	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

82%

73%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School	Idaho	Boise Independent School District
2008	82%	81%	83%
2007	83%	82%	85%
2006	85%	84%	85%
2005	85%	84%	85%
2004	88%	84%	87%
2003	87%	86%	89%
2002	90%	85%	89%
2001	88%	86%	90%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.43

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2001-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School	Idaho	Boise Independent School District
2008	0.32	0.32	0.29
2007	0.31	0.31	0.28
2006	0.27	0.29	0.26
2005	0.27	0.28	0.25
2004	0.21	0.28	0.24
2003	0.24	0.25	0.21
2002	0.19	0.27	0.21
2001	0.22	0.25	0.19

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

34%

26%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1996-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School	Idaho	Boise Independent School District
2008	34%	27%	23%
2007	38%	27%	23%
2006	47%	28%	24%
2005	45%	28%	23%
2004	61%	27%	24%
2003	47%	27%	23%
2002	52%	26%	21%
2001	40%	25%	19%
2000	20%	23%	17%
1999	16%	23%	18%
1998	24%	24%	18%
1997	34%	23%	17%
1996	44%	23%	17%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

13%

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2008)
Year	Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School	Idaho	Boise Independent School District
2008	13%	10%	8%
2007	13%	10%	9%
2006	8%	10%	8%
2005	13%	10%	8%
2004	11%	10%	7%
2003	10%	9%	8%
2002	8%	10%	8%
2001	9%	10%	8%
2000	5%	9%	7%
1999	2%	9%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Boise Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School?

335 students attend Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School?

Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.

What grades does Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School offer ?

Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School part of?

Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School is part of Boise Independent School District.

Recent Articles

September 05, 2025

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors

Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.

September 05, 2025

Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet

Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.

September 05, 2025

Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025

Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Most Popular Articles

What Is A Magnet School?

Top Ranked 51�Թ�� in the US

What Is A Charter School?

Changing Schools And Moving To A New Area

Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in 51�Թ��

Scholarships
Teaching
Evaluating 51�Թ��
Parenting and Learning Issues
Public School Jobs

Quick Links

School Search Tools:

School by Type (ID):

Private & Boarding Schools:

State Links:

51�Թ�������