WEST JUNIOR HIGH

8371 WEST SALT CREEK COURT
BOISE, ID 83709

717 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

West Junior High School, located at 8371 West Salt Creek Court in Boise, Idaho, is a prominent middle school serving the West Boise community. As part of the Boise School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in grades 7 through 9. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the transition from elementary school to high school, offering a broad range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests and developmental needs.

The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, West Junior High offers various athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that encourage students to explore their talents and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and focusing on both social-emotional development and academic rigor, West Junior High aims to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

717

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST JUNIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	525
Hispanic	117
Black	15
Asian	15
Two or More	40
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
525 (73.2%)
Hispanic
117 (16.3%)
Two or More
40 (5.6%)
Black
15 (2.1%)
Asian
15 (2.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)854-6450
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 7 246

Grade 8 232

Grade 9 239