Serving 236 students in grades 7-12, Boise Online School - Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boise Online School - Secondary's student population of 236 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boise Online School - Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boise Online School - Secondary is 0.42, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
75%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
80%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boise Online School - Secondary's ranking?
Boise Online School - Secondary is ranked #529 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boise Online School - Secondary?
The graduation rate of Boise Online School - Secondary is 70-74%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Boise Online School - Secondary?
236 students attend Boise Online School - Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Boise Online School - Secondary students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boise Online School - Secondary?
Boise Online School - Secondary has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boise Online School - Secondary offer ?
Boise Online School - Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Boise Online School - Secondary part of?
Boise Online School - Secondary is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Boise Online School - Secondary located?
Boise Online School - Secondary is located in the Southwest Ada County Alliance neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Ada County Alliance.
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