WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WEST JUNIOR HIGH is a public middle school that is part of the BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 877 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, WEST JUNIOR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

WEST JUNIOR HIGH School, located at 8371 West Salt Creek Court in Boise, Idaho, is a prominent middle school serving the West Boise community. As part of the Boise School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in grades 7 through 9. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the transition from elementary school to high school, offering a broad range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests and developmental needs.

The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, WEST JUNIOR HIGH offers various athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that encourage students to explore their talents and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and focusing on both social-emotional development and academic rigor, WEST JUNIOR HIGH aims to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

For more information, contact WEST JUNIOR HIGH at (208) 854-6450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8371 WEST SALT CREEK COURT
BOISE, ID 83709-5019
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WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BOISE, ID with about 877 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
877
Teachers:
51.43
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
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 877 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.2%
Hispanic/Latino
11.1%
Asian
2.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black or African American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.