The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in English language arts. The lowest is 57% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Rolling Hills Public Charter
Rolling Hills Public Charter sits on Horseshoe Bend Road in Boise, serving kindergarten through eighth grade as a tuition-free public charter school. It operates as its own charter district under the name Rolling Hills Public Charter School, Inc. The school is small for its grade span, with a single class per grade level and small cohorts throughout.
The academic picture comes from Idaho's state assessment, the ISAT, in the most recent testing cycle. Reading the results requires some care because several grade-level figures were suppressed, a common practice when small cohorts could compromise student privacy. Where results are available, the school shows real strengths in the upper grades. Eighth-grade English language arts stands out as a bright spot, with a strong majority of tested students reaching proficiency. Eighth-grade math was similarly solid, with a clear majority proficient. Third-grade math was also strong. Fifth-grade math was the weakest reported figure, with fewer than half of tested students reaching proficiency. Several other grade-level results appear only as wide ranges rather than point estimates, and fourth-grade ELA was not reported at all. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these gaps, though they most likely reflect small testing cohorts rather than any systematic omission.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Science results were available for fifth and eighth grade but appear only as ranges, limiting what can be said about them.
Rolling Hills serves a predominantly white student body, with a Hispanic enrollment that represents a meaningful but smaller segment, and a small group identifying as two or more races. The proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is modest, well below what many urban public schools see. This suggests a student population that is, on the whole, more economically stable than the typical Boise public school. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available, so those populations cannot be characterized here.
The surrounding community is Boise itself, Idaho's capital and largest city. Publicly reported information describes a place shaped by state government, Boise State University, and a strong technology sector anchored by Micron Technology, alongside established employers like Albertsons, J.R. Simplot Company, and Idaho Power. The Boise River Greenbelt, a long urban trail, threads through the city and connects parks and neighborhoods. Cultural anchors include the Basque Block, Boise Art Museum, and the Idaho State Capitol. The broader Treasure Valley metro has grown steadily through in-migration, and the housing market reflects that pressure.
Home values in the school's zip code sit above both the state and national benchmarks, pointing to a relatively expensive local market. Rents are moderate relative to the home prices, and mortgage rates remain elevated by recent historical standards. Families considering this area should expect to pay a premium for housing compared with much of Idaho.
One development deserves close attention from any family evaluating this school. Publicly reported information from the Idaho Public Charter Commission indicates that Rolling Hills Public Charter School merged with North Star Charter School starting in the coming school year. This consolidation affects enrollment, school identity, and potentially curriculum and governance. Parents looking at Rolling Hills should contact the school directly to understand how the merger changes day-to-day operations, which campus their child would attend, and what program continuity looks like going forward.
No comparison data was available to position Rolling Hills against other schools or districts in the area. Program offerings, staffing details, discipline data, and attendance information were also absent from the provided data. Civil-rights data was not reported. A family weighing this school against others in Boise would benefit from visiting the campus, asking about the merger's impact, and comparing what the school offers against neighborhood alternatives.
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