SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 664 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 3101 Cassia Street in Boise, Idaho, is a prominent middle school serving the local community within the Boise School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to students in the critical transition years of seventh through ninth grade. The facility provides a structured learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility, preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, South Junior High is recognized for its vibrant school culture, which typically includes a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on the diverse needs of their student body, aiming to cultivate a sense of belonging and community. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and social-emotional learning, the school serves as a foundational institution for families in the Boise area.

For more information, contact SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 854-6110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3101 CASSIA STREET
BOISE, ID 83705-2337
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SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BOISE, ID with about 664 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
664
Teachers:
46.76
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 664 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.5%
Hispanic/Latino
18.4%
Black or African American
3.9%
Asian
3.2%
Two or more races
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.