- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA-
- SportsB
Address
5521 Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$18,995
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)
—
Received Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid
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From Riverstone International School
Riverstone International School is a co-educational, private, independent school in Boise, Idaho offering day and boarding students the academic prestige of the International Baccalaureate Programmes. With 350 students enrolled from preschool through high school, there are 45 countries represented in the community. Riverstone's residential program provides a home-like living experience in downtown Boise for high school students. Small classes, personal attention, excellent faculty, outstanding college placement, and outdoor education, are hallmarks of a Riverstone education.
Riverstone International School Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
327
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1Poll
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
Poll
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
Poll
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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- 43%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
- 14%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
- 57%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
Riverstone International School Reviews
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As one of the 'wealthy Chinese' students that was mentioned in the previous comment, I have something to say. Yes, our 'wealthy' parents are paying roughly 40K per year in hope of getting their children a better/different education. Here at Riverstone, the teaching quality varied GREATLY and I really meant it. I met some of the best teachers in Riverstone who are so passionate about teaching and sincerely care about their students, but some teachers seemed unqualified for their jobs. IB diploma is a rigorous program, yet some of the teachers have such limited knowledge about the subject itself! It's somehow horrifying. After I came to University, comparing to the folks who did IB in Asian countries, I felt like I have so much catch-up to do. The previous comment about math is absolutely true...
Undeniably, I had so many great experiences at Riverstone, the small community, the outdoor education, etc, but I also have to admit that the education I'm getting here is not worth 40K.
Undeniably, I had so many great experiences at Riverstone, the small community, the outdoor education, etc, but I also have to admit that the education I'm getting here is not worth 40K.
I liked the teachers, except you fired them all now - or they left because they were underpaid and disheartened. I enjoyed not having homework, I didn't enjoy getting to college and not knowing how to do math. Diverse if you enjoy exclusively wealthy Chinese students! Excellent marketing department, as well as the brain-washing department. We love bob, do not think any of this is his his fault. Sincerely alumni (yes it's plural, Bc we know Latin)
The national ranking of this school in Niche does not fit in its actual ranking. It is considered as one of the best schools in Idaho but Idaho's education is below the nation's average. Most students who got into good colleges are normally legacy. So if you don't have connections with prestigious universities (I would say top 30 in US News Ranking) don't have too much hope to get in such if you come to this school.
A lot of study halls so students need to manage their own time. Class selection is limited.
For Boise residents, the school can be a good choice. For international students, no matter from which country, stay away unless the school gives you a free ride. The tuition fee doesn't match the education provided here.
But remember, schools are not that important, it is what you do with the resources you have and utilize them at your best.
A lot of study halls so students need to manage their own time. Class selection is limited.
For Boise residents, the school can be a good choice. For international students, no matter from which country, stay away unless the school gives you a free ride. The tuition fee doesn't match the education provided here.
But remember, schools are not that important, it is what you do with the resources you have and utilize them at your best.