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Borah Senior High School

6001 CASSIA STREET, BOISE, ID, 83709

Ranked 123 of 217 in Idaho

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About Borah Senior High School

Borah Senior High School is a well-known public high school in Boise, Idaho, for students in grades 9 through 12. As one of the best schools in the area, it has a strong curriculum and a high 60% Advanced Placement® participation rate, which lets students take college-level classes. There are a lot of different cultures at the school, and 29% of the students come from low-income families. The academic performance data shows that 56% of students are good at reading and 37% are good at math, and it is one of the best High School in "Idaho" . Borah Senior High School is known as one of the best schools because it cares about its students' success and getting them ready for college. It has a great reputation in the community and a lot of school spirit. The school is one of the best because it has a wide range of extracurricular activities and a well-rounded approach to education. Its strengths are that it creates a supportive environment that helps students do well in school and get ready for their next steps in their education or career.

Borah Senior High School Contact Information

Address

6001 CASSIA STREET, BOISE, ID, 83709

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Phone

(208) 854-4370

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 56% in Reading.
82
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1295
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 123 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Borah Senior High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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: 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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 68.26%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic 16.99%
Black 7.18%
Two+ Races 3.78%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
68.26%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic
16.99%
Black
7.18%
Two+ Races
3.78%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1295
47.64%
617 Female
52.36%
678 Male

Student Population

1295 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

259 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Borah High School is getting ready to host the 2026 Boise Online School graduation ceremony in its audi to rium on May 15. After that, it will have its own graduation ceremony at the ExtraMile Arena on May 21. Recently, the teachers at the school received special training in a new "creative curriculum" that is meant to make lessons more organized and better able to meet the needs of all students. The campus has also been working on making it easier for everyone to get around, making sure that entrances and parking are wheelchair-accessible to create a more welcoming space for everyone.

FAQ

Q1. Can students take AP classes at Borah Senior High School?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q2. How does Borah Senior High School help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Borah Senior High School helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q3. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q4. How does Borah Senior High School encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Q5. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

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.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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