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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Boise at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Joint School District No. 2
39,496 students | MERIDIAN, ID
Grades PK, K-12 | 61 schools -
Boise Independent District
22,809 students | BOISE, ID
Grades PK, K-12 | 53 schools -
Minidoka County Joint District
4,405 students | RUPERT, ID
Grades PK, K-12 | 13 schools -
Mountain Home District
3,757 students | MOUNTAIN HOME, ID
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools -
Payette Joint District
1,371 students | PAYETTE, ID
Grades PK, K-12 | 6 schools -
Idaho Dept Correction
0 students | BOISE, ID
Grades 9-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Boise
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Parent / Guardian
August 15, 2025
My kiddo has attended this school since 6th grade, she’s now in 8th, and it’s been an absolutely joke. Education is terrible, staff is rude and in terms of handling anything you ask them about, they... More
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Lake Hazel Middle School
Parent / Guardian
August 14, 2025
My daughter has been at Foothills since pre-K and is now entering 5th grade. Over these six years, I've watched this incredible school build in my kiddo a genuine love of learning that spans every... More
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Foothills School Of Arts & Sciences
Teacher
July 02, 2025
I'm writing this review after a couple of years debating whether or not I should've gone to HR. The honest truth, teaching at this school was an absolute nightmare. The head administrator never... More
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Lowell Scott Middle School