- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
West Junior High
Federal NCES profile for West Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000987
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #37 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Junior High has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Junior High ranks #37 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
West Junior High shrank from 804 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 160036000987 · Boise, ID Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 15.3:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
West Junior High shrank from 804 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
West Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boise Senior H
Boise Senior High School
1,512 students
- Borah Senior H
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
- This school
West Junior High
717 students
What this shows West Junior High reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Junior High compares
West Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 27% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Idaho - lower ratio than 65% 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, West Junior High is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~717 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Junior High
How many students attend West Junior High?
West Junior High has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 804 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Junior High is 15.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 3% lower 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 West Junior High?
21.3% of students at West Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Junior High?
The largest demographic group at West Junior High is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Junior High?
West Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Junior High rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, West Junior High ranks #37 of 65 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 schools in Boise on the city page.
What other schools are in Boise Independent District?
Besides West Junior High, Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students), Borah Senior High School (1,308 students), and Timberline High School (1,307 students). See the Boise Independent District district page for the complete list.