At a glance
Reported students
1,308
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350
Borah Senior High School: 1,308 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,310
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80.55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Borah Senior High School
Borah Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Boise. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Boise Independent District. NCES reports 1,308 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 high schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 206 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, close to the Idaho median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.3%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 33 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Borah Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black6%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
33 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Boise Independent District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Timberline High School
High · Grades 10–12
1,307 reported students
Capital Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,170 reported students
Boise Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,512 reported students
Frank Church High School
High · Grades 07–12
381 reported students
Boise Online School - Secondary
High · Grades 07–12
254 reported students
Ada County Juvenile Center
High · Grades 05–12
11 reported students
Public schools near Borah Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County Juvenile Center High · Boise Independent District | 05–12 | 11 | 0.9 mi |
| Robert Janss School High · Idaho Department of Corrections | 09–12 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| Boise Online School - Secondary High · Boise Independent District | 07–12 | 254 | 2 mi |
| Dehryl a Dennis Prof-Tech Center High · Boise Independent District | 07–12 | 3 | 2.1 mi |
| Frank Church High School High · Boise Independent District | 07–12 | 381 | 2.2 mi |
| Empower Connections Academy High · Charter · Inspire Academics Inc. | 06–12 | 163 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Borah Senior High School
What grades does Borah Senior High School serve?
Borah Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Boise Independent District.
How many students attend Borah Senior High School?
Borah Senior High School reported 1,308 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 217 Idaho high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,310 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Borah Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 1,308 students and 77.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 15.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Borah Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Borah Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Boise Independent District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Borah Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Borah Senior High School in?
Borah Senior High School is part of Boise Independent District, based in Boise, ID, which operates 53 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Borah Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ada County Juvenile Center (0.9 mi), Robert Janss School (1.5 mi), Boise Online School - Secondary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.