EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

5600 EAST WARM SPRINGS AVENUE
BOISE, ID 83716

620 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

East Junior High School, located at 5600 E Warm Springs Ave in Boise, Idaho, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 7 through 9. As part of the Boise School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community environment, and providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school's location near the Boise Foothills and the Greenbelt often allows for a unique integration of local environment and community engagement into the student experience.

Beyond its core academic program, East Junior High emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective courses. The school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and participate in collaborative projects. With a focus on preparing students for future success in the Boise school system and beyond, East Junior High remains a central pillar of the educational landscape in its neighborhood.

620

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	68
Black	9
Asian	72
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
439 (70.8%)
Asian
72 (11.6%)
Hispanic
68 (11.0%)
Two or More
31 (5.0%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
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)854-4730
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 7 221

Grade 8 190

Grade 9 209