Best West Boise Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 6,432 students in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in West Boise are Centennial High School, Capital Senior High School and Inspire Virtual Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centennial High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12400 West Mcmillan Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,770 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Capital Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8055 Goddard Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Gr: K-12 | 1,150 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Fairmont Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Gr: 7-9 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Isucceed Virtual High School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6148 North Discovery Way Suite
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Gr: 7-12 | 932 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Steelhead Way #164
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Isucceed Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6148 North Discovery Way Suite
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
9492 West Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID include Centennial High School, Capital Senior High School and Inspire Virtual Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise?
9 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise?
the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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