Serving 278 students in grades 7-12, Boise Online School - Secondary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boise Online School - Secondary's student population of 278 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Boise Online School - Secondary 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 Boise Online School - Secondary is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
66%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
80%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boise Online School - Secondary's ranking?
Boise Online School - Secondary is ranked #495 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boise Online School - Secondary?
The graduation rate of Boise Online School - Secondary is 50-54%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Boise Online School - Secondary?
278 students attend Boise Online School - Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Boise Online School - Secondary students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boise Online School - Secondary?
Boise Online School - Secondary has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boise Online School - Secondary offer ?
Boise Online School - Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Boise Online School - Secondary part of?
Boise Online School - Secondary is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Boise Online School - Secondary located?
Boise Online School - Secondary is located in the Southwest Ada County Alliance neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Ada County Alliance.
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