Enrollment
717
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Junior High compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Junior High
West Junior High is a large combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 717 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 717 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students) and Borah Senior High School (1,308 students) alongside West Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Junior High compares
West Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes West Junior High.
$12,278
Per student
+3%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~717 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is West Junior High a good school?
West Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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