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Timberline High School

701 EAST BOISE AVENUE, BOISE, ID, 83706

Top 25% School in Idaho

Ranked 61 of 217 in Idaho

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About Timberline High School

Timberline High School is a top public high school in Boise, Idaho, for students in grades 9 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools in the state, and it has a tough academic program with a 68% Advanced Placement® participation rate. With 24% of its students being minorities and about 11% of its students being economically disadvantaged, the school encourages a wide range of learning styles. The school has great academic results, with 73% of students being proficient in reading and 52% being proficient in math, and it is one of the best High School in "Idaho" . Timberline High School is one of the best schools for balancing high-level academics with fun extracurricular activities. It is a top member of the Boise Independent District. Focused college entrance exam readiness helps students get ready for college. In general, the school's strengths are its high levels of proficiency and a dedicated faculty that makes sure graduates are ready to succeed in a competitive global market.

Timberline High School Contact Information

Address

701 EAST BOISE AVENUE, BOISE, ID, 83706

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Phone

(208) 854-6230

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 73%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 73% in Reading.
70
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1391
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 61 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Timberline 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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 75.56%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic 9.92%
Black 1.58%
Two+ Races 4.82%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
75.56%
Asian
7.4%
Hispanic
9.92%
Black
1.58%
Two+ Races
4.82%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1391
48.24%
671 Female
51.76%
720 Male

Student Population

1391 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

347 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Principal Chad Wright led Timberline High School in to the 2025–2026 school year. He was recently named Idaho Secondary School Principal of the Year for his work to make the school a more welcoming place for everyone. The campus was also named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll for making Advanced Placement courses more available and helping students get ready for college and beyond. Also, students are benefiting from the recent addition of creative curriculum resources that are meant to help all kinds of learners get systematic and responsive instruction.

FAQ

Q1. Does Timberline High School support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Timberline High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q4. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q5. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Timberline High School helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

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

MLV

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
SLB

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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