Hillside Junior High School opened its doors in 1961 to serve a diverse student population growing in the Boise Foothills neighborhood. By the early 90s, more classrooms and resources were needed, and a new, larger, and improved campus was constructed through a bond measure.
Today Hillside Junior High School offers seventh through ninth-grade students modern classrooms, a cafeteria, a large gymnasium, and several athletic fields, including softball diamonds, tennis courts, football fields, and an improved parking lot and bus drop-off area.
At Hillside Junior High School, educators and students work together to develop academic achievement and integrity by creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Courses at the school include several STEM-based projects, AVID college prep classes, music, band, drama, and more. With a focus on academics and providing a supportive student culture, students perform at or slightly above the state average in math, reading, and science.
Kids cheer on the Hillside Rams, who consistently place high in junior varsity leagues of basketball, wrestling, volleyball, tennis, track and field, and football. After-school programs include the snowboarding and ski club, Science Bowl, and Hill Honor Society.
Parents appreciate the active parent-teacher organization that helps oversees fundraising efforts and on-campus events, including the annual Spring Concert, dances, and holiday events.
Hillside Junior High School's commitment to student success and diversity makes it a top contender for student learning in the area.
Hillside Junior High School
653
Students
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
22.9%
State Average
20.3%
Science
11.2%
State Average
9.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
766:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
73.5%
Black
10.4%
Hispanic
9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
<1%
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/6/2025
The principal is the most unprofessional, disgraceful person I've had the mis pleasure of having to talk to.
9/10/2023
Hillside is such a great Junior High. The size is just right for my kids. Teachers care and genuinely want good for their students. Counselors go above and beyond. Coaches want their athletes to have positive experiences. Thank you Hillside Staff! We are so lucky to have you in the Boise School Dist...
4/3/2023
My daughter keeps telling me about how her friend is getting harassed by the vice principal and the principal and is getting suspended because a girl using a no contact order to bully and harass him while the VP helps her. The school has also done nothing to help my daughter from being bullied even...
12/1/2022
Terrible school. They turn off the vending machines during the day and serve terrible school lunch.
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
22%
Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
72.3%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
2,711 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Marianne Williams Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Camel's Back Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Sunset Park
- Dog Park
- Tennis
- Playground
Fort Boise Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Skateboard
- Tennis
Military Reserve
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Trails
Hillside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Trails
Stewart Gulch Park
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Boise Hills Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Trails
Hulls Gulch Reserve
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Parking Lot
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East End
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Sunset
Diverse homes near international eateries, a community park and the foothills
Veterans Park
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Hillside Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-9 located at 3536 Hill Rd in Boise, ID. The school has a total enrollment of 653 students. Hillside Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,110,863. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert Janss School, Boise Senior High School, Boise Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Boise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillside Junior High School.