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Riverstone International School
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  • Private, Boarding
  • BOISE, ID

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C+
  6. Sports
    grade C

About

Applying

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$75
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$22,500
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$53,580
Received Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid
No data available  
From Riverstone International School

Riverstone International School is a premier, private International Baccalaureate World School in Boise, Idaho, offering day and boarding students challenging opportunities and the personal support to develop into independent, creative and collaborative thinkers.

With 370 students enrolled from preschool through high school, 45 countries are represented in the school community. A maximum of 30 students from the U.S. and around the world in grades 9-12 are enrolled in Riverstone's boutique boarding program.

The school’s Five Pillars—Academic Excellence, Community and Service, Leadership by Example, International Understanding and Outdoor Education—provide pathways for students to explore academically and personally. Small classes and strong relationships with teachers facilitate a highly personalized educational experience. Idaho’s mountains and rivers are the backdrop for outdoor education.

100% of graduates are accepted into colleges worldwide. Tuition assistance is available.

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Riverstone International School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1310
40 responses
Average ACT
29
27 responses

International Baccalaureate and Boarding Program

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Riverstone specializes in the prestigious International Baccalaureate programs (PYP, MYP, and DP) that are recognized worldwide. We are one of 4 IB continuum schools offering a boarding program for students entering grades 9–12. Our recently-built dorm is located in downtown Boise, the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest. Boise is known for its livability, safety and beauty.

Culture & Safety

Poll
94%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 17 responses
Poll
76%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 17 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 85 responses
  • Outdoor education
    20%
  • Outdoor trips
    20%
  • Backpakcing trips
    13%
  • Meet the seniors
    13%
  • The Variety Show
    9%
  • Advisory competitions
    7%
  • Graduation
    7%

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Boarding

Students Boarding
10%
Boarding Days Per Week
5-day, 7-day
Top Countries
Brazil, China, Viet Nam, Russian Federation, Germany
International Boarding Students
90%

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
420
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 21 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 21 responses
48%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 21 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
$14,500
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    No data available  
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 23 responses
Poll
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 23 responses
Poll
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 23 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available  
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available  
59%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 17 responses
47%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 17 responses
47%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 17 responses

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