- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boise, ID
Borah Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Borah Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160036000045
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Borah Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Borah Senior High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Borah Senior High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Borah Senior High School held near 1,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 81.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 160036000045 · Boise, ID High · MID · TRAD
1,308 enr · 16:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Borah Senior High School held near 1,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 81.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Borah Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boise Senior H
Boise Senior High School
1,512 students
- This school
Borah Senior High School
1,308 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,307 students
- Capital Senior
Capital Senior High School
1,170 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
886 students
- West Junior Hi
West Junior High
717 students
What this shows Borah Senior High School reports 1,308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Borah Senior High School compares
Borah Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 35% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,308 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,308
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Idaho - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Borah Senior High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Borah Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Borah Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Borah Senior High School
How many students attend Borah Senior High School?
Borah Senior High School has 1,308 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 1,289 (2022-23) → 1,295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borah Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Borah Senior High School is 16:1, which is 6% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Borah Senior High School?
18.9% of students at Borah Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Borah Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Borah Senior High School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Boise, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Borah Senior High School?
Borah Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Borah Senior High School rank among high schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Borah Senior High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Boise, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Boise on the city page.
What other schools are in Boise Independent District?
Besides Borah Senior High School, Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students), Timberline High School (1,307 students), and Capital Senior High School (1,170 students). See the Boise Independent District district page for the complete list.