Excellent
#119 of 719 schools in ID
Top 16% in state
Timberline High School
High School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID
A Boise Independent District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 EAST BOISE AVENUE, Boise, ID 83706
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Timberline High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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
11.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Timberline 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 82Very 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
$81,101
Median home value
$488,900
Median rent
$1,378/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83706; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage International School of BoiseCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
| Riverstone International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Boise Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,517 | Compare → |
| Borah Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,295 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #13 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
Timberline High School is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Timberline High School
Timberline High School is a public high school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 1,391 students in grades 10th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Timberline High School
What grades does Timberline High School serve?
Timberline High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Timberline High School?
Timberline High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timberline High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timberline High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Timberline High School rank in ID?
Timberline High School ranks #119 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Timberline High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Timberline High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Timberline High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Timberline High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Timberline High School a charter school?
No, Timberline High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Timberline High School a Title I school?
No, Timberline High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Timberline High School?
11.4% of students at Timberline 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (208) 854-6230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83706)
- 36,183
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 83706; 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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