BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1010 WEST WASHINGTON STREET
BOISE, ID 83702

1,588 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,588

Total Students

85.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,219
Hispanic	165
Black	87
Asian	46
Two or More	64
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,219 (76.8 %)
Hispanic
165 (10.4 %)
Black
87 (5.5 %)
Two or More
64 (4.0 %)
Asian
46 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-4270
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Grade 10 571

Grade 11 494

Grade 12 523