Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) serves 230 students in grades 8-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
4%
1%
White
81%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School)?
230 students attend Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School)?
Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) offer ?
Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) offers enrollment in grades 8-10
What school district is Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) part of?
Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) is part of Boise Independent School District.
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