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#711 of 719 schools in ID

Boise Online School - Secondary

High School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID

A Boise Independent District high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

8169 WEST VICTORY ROAD, Boise, ID 83709

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics3.4Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness2.6Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.8:1
District spending per student$12,892
Chronic Absenteeism65.1%

Students at Boise Online School - Secondary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

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The neighborhood

Where Boise Online School - Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boise), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,893

Median home value

$440,700

Median rent

$1,743/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frank Church High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.37–120.3 mi386Compare →
Borah Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–122.0 mi1,295Compare →
Bishop Kelly High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private9–122.2 mi945Compare →
Inspire Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–122.4 mi1,150Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Boise Independent District

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#48 of 48
District spending per student
$12,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Boise Online School - Secondary is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boise Online School - Secondary

Boise Online School - Secondary is a public high school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 278 students in grades 7th-12th with a 27.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #711 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boise Online School - Secondary

What grades does Boise Online School - Secondary serve?

Boise Online School - Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Boise Online School - Secondary?

Boise Online School - Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boise Online School - Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Boise Online School - Secondary is 27.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boise Online School - Secondary rank in ID?

Boise Online School - Secondary ranks #711 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Boise Online School - Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Boise Online School - Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Boise Online School - Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boise Online School - Secondary has 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Boise Online School - Secondary a charter school?

No, Boise Online School - Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boise Online School - Secondary a Title I school?

No, Boise Online School - Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.1%
Area population (ZIP 83709)
58,631
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83709; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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