Boise School District - Public Education Serving Boise, Idaho

The Boise Independent School District provides a well-established independent outlook on education. Staying true to their purpose statement, “Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow”, they focus on teaching students to be lifelong learners.

The Boise Schools accomplish this by keeping class sizes low, employing 100% certified teachers, and offering alternative opportunities for schooling.

ISAT Testing Reports 2004-05

84% - Proficient/Advanced in Reading
80% - Proficient/Advanced in Math
82% - Proficient/Advanced in Language

Open Enrollment

The Boise School District offers open enrollment. This means that no matter where you live, if you can provide your student’s transportation, you may apply to attend the school of your choice. Their still are school district boundaries and if you live within them, transportation is provided.

Class Sizes

Here are Boise School District’s average class sizes:

Kindergarten - 21.2 students
1st Grade - 19.6 students
2nd Grade - 20.6 students
3rd Grade - 21.8 students
4th Grade - 23.0 students
5th Grade - 23.9 students
6th Grade - 23.9 students
7th-9th Grade (Junior High) - 24.0 students
10th-12th Grade (High School) - 23.3 students

Traditional Schools

For those seeking a typical school arrangement, the Boise School District offers the following:

34 Elementary Schools (K-6th grades)
8 Junior High Schools (7th-9th grades)
4 High Schools (10th-12th grades)
2 Alternative High Schools (small class sizes)

Specialty Schools

Boise public schools also offer other schooling alternatives:

The Treasure Valley Math & Science Center - Opened in the fall of 2004 as a partnership program between the Boise and Meridian School Districts. The Center is designed for students with a strong interest in mathematics and science. The Micron Technology Foundation has pledged $1 million over a four-year period to fund the start-up of the Center.
Boise Evening School - Offers students an opportunity to obtain their high school diplomas outside the time constraints of the traditional school day. Anyone over age sixteen who has not graduated from high school is eligible to attend.
Marian Pritchett High School - Serving the needs of pregnant teens since 1959.
Professional-Technical Education Center (PTEC) - Provides students with workforce skill development and a seamless transition to active participation in economic and community roles. PTEC services students from the Boise, Meridian, and Kuna school districts.