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#274 of 719 schools in ID
Top 38% in state
Borah Senior High School
High School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID
A Boise Independent District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6001 CASSIA STREET, Boise, ID 83709
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Borah Senior High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Borah Senior High School 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Kelly High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 945 | Compare → |
| Ada County Juvenile CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.9 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Empower Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 1.8 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Boise Online School - SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 278 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #24 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
Borah Senior High School is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Borah Senior High School
Borah Senior High School is a public high school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 1,295 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Borah Senior High School
What grades does Borah Senior High School serve?
Borah Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Borah Senior High School?
Borah Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borah Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Borah Senior High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Borah Senior High School rank in ID?
Borah Senior High School ranks #274 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Borah Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Borah Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Borah Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Borah Senior High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Borah Senior High School a charter school?
No, Borah Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Borah Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Borah Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Borah Senior High School?
29.0% of students at Borah Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (208) 854-4370
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- 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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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