HILLSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

561 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Hillside Junior High School, located at 3536 Hill Road in Boise, Idaho, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Boise School District. Nestled in the foothills of the city, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive academic environment for students in the seventh and eighth grades. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, balancing rigorous core subjects with a variety of elective opportunities that cater to diverse student interests and talents.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hillside Junior High is recognized for its active school culture and emphasis on community engagement. The school provides various extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and build lasting connections with their peers. With a focus on both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, Hillside aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that supports the specific needs of early adolescents in the Boise community.

561

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	41
Black	36
Asian	13
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
439 (78.3%)
Hispanic
41 (7.3%)
Black
36 (6.4%)
Two or More
30 (5.3%)
Asian
13 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-5120
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 192

Grade 9 190

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HILLSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	179
Grade 8	192
Grade 9	190

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HILLSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	47.4%
Male	295	52.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th