For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,248 students in 83702, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in 83702, ID are North Junior High School, Boise Senior High School and Sugar-salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 83702 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 83702, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 83702 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sugar-salem High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83702, ID Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 North 13th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5740
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5740
Grades: 7-9
| 924 students
Rank: #22.
Boise Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 West Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4270
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,517 students
Rank: #33.
Sugar-salem High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Digger Drive
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 356-0274
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 356-0274
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Steelhead Way #164
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nampa Academy
Alternative School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
83702, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fort Boise Middle High (Alternative School) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 W Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-4860
Grades: 8-10
| 230 students
Marian Pritchett Memorial School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1617 North 24th
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-6830
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Mountain Cove (Alt.) High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
911 Mountain Cove Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 854-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 83702, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in 83702, ID include North Junior High School, Boise Senior High School and Sugar-salem High School.
How many public high schools are located in 83702?
5 public high schools are located in 83702.
What is the racial composition of students in 83702?
83702 public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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