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Borah Senior High School vs. Capital Senior High School

Should you attend Borah Senior High School or Capital Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Borah Senior High School
6001 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83709
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Capital Senior High School
8055 Goddard Road
Boise, ID 83704
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Capital Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,295 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 16:1 is lower than 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,162 students in grades 9-12, Capital Senior High School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,295 students
1,162 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Borah Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Capital Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Borah Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Capital Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
73 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Borah Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Capital Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Borah Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Capital Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#377 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
#299 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Borah Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Capital Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
34%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Borah Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capital Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 30% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Borah Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capital Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 30% in ID)
85%
(Top 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Borah Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Capital Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Borah Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Capital Senior High School by grade.
Grade 10 Students
502
397
Grade 11 Students
411
430
Grade 12 Students
382
335

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Borah Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Borah Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Borah Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Borah Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Borah Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Borah Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Borah Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Borah Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Capital Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Borah Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Capital Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Borah Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Capital Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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