BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 1,521 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 82 teachers, BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in the heart of downtown Boise, Idaho, is the city’s oldest operating high school and a cornerstone of the local community. Established in 1901, the school is housed in a historic building that blends traditional architecture with modern educational facilities. It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for maintaining a rigorous academic environment, consistently ranking among the top secondary schools in the state for student performance and college readiness.
Beyond its academic reputation, Boise High is known for a vibrant culture that balances a deep respect for tradition with a forward-thinking approach. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, robust performing arts departments, and various student-led clubs. Its central location allows students to engage frequently with the city's resources, fostering a unique "urban campus" experience that prepares graduates for success in higher education and the professional world.
For more information, contact BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 854-4270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BOISE, ID 83702-5446
(208) 854-4270
BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BOISE, ID with about 1,521 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,521
- Teachers:
- 82.11
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,521 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.