How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Boise Independent District | Joint School District No. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Boise, Idaho | Meridian, Idaho |
| Total Enrollment | 22,809 | 39,496 |
| Number of Schools | 51 | 60 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 17.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Boise Independent District | Joint School District No. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,278 | $8,438 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.9% | 14.1% |
| State Revenue | 43.1% | 63.9% |
| Local Revenue | 45.0% | 22.0% |
Boise Independent District
Federal State Local
Joint School District No. 2
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Boise Independent District | Joint School District No. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.7% | 73.5% |
| African American | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% | 15.2% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.6% | 17.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Boise Independent District | Joint School District No. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 144 | 80 |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 387.4:1 | 392.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | N/A | N/A |
School Types
Boise Independent District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Joint School District No. 2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.