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Ada County Juvenile Center

6300 DENTON STREET, BOISE, ID, 83704

Ranked 213 of 217 in Idaho

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About Ada County Juvenile Center

The Ada County Juvenile Center is a public school in Boise, Idaho, that serves students in grades 5 through 12 in a mid-sized city. The school has about 9 students and is dedicated to providing educational continuity. This means that there is a good student-teacher ratio of 9:1, which is better than the district average. This means that each student will get personalized help with their lessons. Most of the students are male, making up 89% of the total, while 11% are female, and it is one of the best High School in "Idaho". The Ada County Juvenile Center puts a lot of emphasis on basic academic growth and readiness for reintegration as part of its educational approach. The school is known for being one of the best because it is dedicated to creating a structured and supportive learning environment. Its strengths are that it gives each student individual attention and helps them stay on track to get their high school diplomas and grow as people in the future.

Ada County Juvenile Center Contact Information

Address

6300 DENTON STREET, BOISE, ID, 83704

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Phone

(208) 854-4150

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

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Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
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Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 213 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 55.56%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 44.44%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
55.56%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
44.44%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 9
11.11%
1 Female
88.89%
8 Male

Student Population

9 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Boise State University and the Ada County Juvenile Center recently worked to gether to improve the center's educational programs. A campus-wide shoe drive collected more than 200 pairs of athletic shoes for local teens. The center is also part of the Bridge program, which just got a $12,000 donation from the Tate Family Charitable Trust to help pay for fun and peer-based learning activities through 2026. The facility also passed a state nutritional review with no financial actions, which shows how committed it is to keeping a high-quality Child Nutrition Program for all students.

FAQ

Q1. Does Ada County Juvenile Center encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What is the goal of Ada County Juvenile Center?

Ans. Ada County Juvenile Center wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q5. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Ada County Juvenile Center push students to think critically and do their best work.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

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The Secret Language of Birds

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

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