Boise Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 22,809 students in Boise Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Boise Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Boise Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.42
# American Indian Students
79 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
891 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
3,391 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
19%
# Black Students
1,048 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
5%
1%
# White Students
16,223 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
71%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
112 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,065 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
280
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
1,432
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,503
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,618
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,577
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,574
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,625
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,649
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,813
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,846
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,899
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,068
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,867
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,058
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,518 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,435 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Boise Independent School District?
Boise Independent School District manages 52 public schools serving 22,809 students.
What is the rank of Boise Independent School District?
Boise Independent School District is ranked #52 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boise Independent School District?
71% of Boise Independent School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boise Independent School District?
Boise Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Boise Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,435 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 52 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 22,809 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Top 50% in ID)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
