Robert Janss School

1299 NORTH ORCHARD STREET
BOISE, ID 83706

(208)658-2000

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Robert Janss School, located on North Orchard Street in Boise, Idaho, is a specialized educational facility within the Boise School District. It is primarily recognized for housing the district’s **Special Education and Transition programs**. The school serves students with diverse learning needs, focusing on individualized instruction and skill development tailored to help students succeed academically and prepare for post-secondary life.

Unlike a traditional K-12 neighborhood school, Robert Janss is structured to provide a highly supportive environment for students who require unique resources outside of the standard classroom setting. The campus emphasizes life skills, vocational training, and personalized growth, ensuring that each student receives the specific attention and adaptations necessary to reach their personal goals. It plays a vital role in the district’s commitment to inclusive, comprehensive education for all students in the Boise area.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Phone:	(208)658-2000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
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NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

9th

10th

11th

12th