SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

565 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

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.

565

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	111
Black	38
Asian	13
Two or More	25
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
369 (65.3 %)
Hispanic
111 (19.6 %)
Black
38 (6.7 %)
Two or More
25 (4.4 %)
Asian
13 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)854-6110
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 184

Grade 8 196

Grade 9 185

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	184
Grade 8	196
Grade 9	185

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	48%
Male	294	52%

Middle School 6th - 8th

MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2

1,078 Students

1507 WEST 8TH STREET
MERIDIAN, ID 83642 (9.3 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th