Serving 1,308 students in grades 9-12, Borah Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Borah Senior High School serves the northwest part of Boise, ID, covering an area of approximately 28.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the nearest boundary. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 7.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Borah Senior High School's student population of 1,308 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,308 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Borah Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Borah Senior High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#377 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Borah Senior High School's ranking?
Borah Senior High School is ranked #377 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Borah Senior High School often compared to?
Borah Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View High School, Capital Senior High School, Boise Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Borah Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Borah Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Borah Senior High School?
1,308 students attend Borah Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Borah Senior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Borah Senior High School?
Borah Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Borah Senior High School offer ?
Borah Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Borah Senior High School part of?
Borah Senior High School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Borah Senior High School located?
Borah Senior High School is located in the Boise Bench neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 10 other public schools located in Boise Bench.
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