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#388 of 719 schools in ID
Sugar-salem High School
High School · Sugar-salem Joint District · Boise, ID
A Sugar-salem Joint District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
650 W STATE ST, Boise, ID 83702
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sugar-salem High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sugar-salem 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$82,586
Median home value
$708,000
Median rent
$1,175/mo
College educated
60.9%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar-salem OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Valley View Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 8–12 | 0.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 4.2 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sugar-salem Joint District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $7,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sugar-salem High School is listed in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sugar-salem High School
Sugar-salem High School is a public high school in Boise, ID, part of Sugar-salem Joint District, serving approximately 591 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sugar-salem High School
What grades does Sugar-salem High School serve?
Sugar-salem High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sugar-salem High School?
Sugar-salem High School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar-salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar-salem High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sugar-salem High School rank in ID?
Sugar-salem High School ranks #388 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Sugar-salem High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sugar-salem High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Sugar-salem High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sugar-salem High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sugar-salem High School a charter school?
No, Sugar-salem High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sugar-salem High School a Title I school?
No, Sugar-salem High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sugar-salem High School?
25.0% of students at Sugar-salem 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
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (208) 356-0274
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 83702)
- 23,981
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 83702; 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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