Boise Classical Academy Inc
About Boise Classical Academy Inc
Boise Classical Academy gives high school students a place to work through the great ideas of Western civilization in a classical Christian setting. The appeal is in how closely it ties rigorous academics to virtue formation, discussion, and family partnership. For donors, it offers a model where mind, body, and soul are all part of the work.
What sets Boise Classical Academy apart is its Trivium-aligned approach for grades 9-12, with Socratic discussion, virtue tracking, and select college credit courses all part of the same student experience. It also uses a purpose-built learning platform, so the classroom feel is shaped as much by the curriculum as by the tools behind it.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Classical Christian high school curriculum
A grades 9-12 curriculum rooted in the Trivium and focused on the great ideas of Western civilization, primary sources, and great books.
Lesson library
Teacher-authored lessons in Google Docs presented in a reading experience synced with one click.
Socratic discussions
Structured discussions built for classical pedagogy, including Socratic inquiry, narration, and debate.
Virtue tracking
Tracking for the seven classical and theological virtues, awarded by teachers and celebrated across the year.
Quizzes and gradebook
Quiz creation from Google Sheets, auto-grading for student submissions, and grade tracking for students and parents.
College credit courses
Select courses eligible for college credit and dual enrollment within a classical Christian worldview.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Boise Classical Academy integrates homeschool and classical traditions in a faith-based learning environment that pursues education of mind, body, and soul.
Who they serve
High school students in grades 9-12, along with their families and teachers in a classical Christian setting.
Our story
Boise Classical Academy was founded to bring homeschool and classical traditions into a faith-based educational setting. From the start, its curriculum centered on the Trivium, the study of Western civilization, and partnership with families.
In their words
The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts. — C.S. Lewis
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What grade levels does Boise Classical Academy serve?
It serves students in grades 9-12.
How is the curriculum organized?
It is organized around the Trivium and four historical eras, with topics tagged as Grammar, Logic, or Rhetoric.
What learning features are included?
The platform includes a lesson library, Socratic discussions, virtue tracking, quizzes, and a gradebook.
Are any courses eligible for college credit?
Yes. Select courses are eligible for college credit and dual enrollment.