Timberline High School

Timberline High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
701 E Boise Ave,  Boise, ID
Southeast Boise Neighborhood
Boise School District
3.9
4.0
1,417 Students
A
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Timberline High School opened its doors in 1998 with a mission to support and educate all students to their highest level of academic ability. At Timberline High, students are inspired to stay committed, competent, and reflective members of society while fostering a lifelong love of learning. Unsurprisingly, student performance is above the state average in math, reading, and science. Timberline High School was ranked by the Washington Post as one of the top 1,500 schools in the country. The school's iconic clock tower symbolizes its timeless commitment to every student's academic success. Timberline High School offers a trove of academic resources and athletic amenities, including modern classrooms, a multi-media library, a dedicated music room, two softball diamonds, an Olympic-sized track, four basketball courts, eight tennis courts, and much more. Students love to cheer on the Timberline Wolves as they consistently compete in varsity boys and girls basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, football, softball, and debate. Other extracurricular activities include performing arts and drama, the annual science fair, business club, band, and choir. Parents appreciate the academic resources provided and the active parent-teacher organization that oversees events during the school year, including the annual Athletics Gala, where fine dining, a silent auction, and games support the school's athletic department. Timberline High School’s top-tier academics, arts, and athletics make it a signature selection for secondary education in Southeast Boise.

School Details

Head of School
Jason Hunter
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
66.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
26.7%
State Average
20.3%
Science
13.2%
State Average
9.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
426:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
77.5%
Hispanic
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boise State University 595 Students
University of Idaho 320 Students
University of Utah 271 Students
University of Washington 218 Students
Idaho State University 204 Students
Washington State University 185 Students
Montana State University 131 Students
The College of Idaho 117 Students
Oregon State University 93 Students
University of Oregon 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 150 Students
Biology 124 Students
Psychology 118 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 89 Students
Computer Science 68 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 55 Students
Engineering 50 Students
Mechanical Engineering 46 Students
Chemistry 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 293 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
11/18/2024
Timberline High School is overall a good high school experience. While it does fall into the typical stereotype of a high school, it is significantly more safe and less drug filled. However, the study body is quite negative and hating, with a lot of conflict between groups, grades, and people.
4.0 Senior
4/22/2024
My Highschool experience was overall good, the only bad things I have to say were how rude most of the teachers are. All the administration office were terrible, and the few teachers that are nice have to be nice in secret. None the less the school itself is a great school, there is a plethora of opportunities to grow and interact within the community. All the after school activities were good, they definitely need to lower the prices to go to the said activities.
3.0 Alum
2/14/2024
I was bullied really bad at timberline and there are some creepy teacher but I also met some of my best friends and a few amazing teachers during this time. the school officer makes the school feel 100x safer.
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4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/4/2019
10/10! I am a parent of military children who have experienced lots of public education, across the country. What they are doing at Timberline is what we hope and pray for with each new assignment. If your child is willing to learn, this school provides it! Also, they aren't just math/science/readin...
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1.0 student
4/2/2015
Yes we have good academic ratings, but when I'm in the classroom I'm just given a packet and told its due at the end of the period... I LOVED learning and was excited about it until i came to this school. Our athletics are great too, but as much as I love sports I have never seen so much negativity...
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5.0 parent
1/30/2013
This is a top-notch high school, one you will want to apply to have your child attend if you are in another Boise school district area. Here are some things I appreciate about THS, as a parent: 1. Academics. In every department there are nationally awarded teachers, many with advanced degrees. Your...
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5.0 parent
9/28/2012
The rating for Timberline High School is a FIVE across the board for good reason! Those of us who know Timberline best--who are students and parents of T-line students--know the high quality of the teachers, programs, administration and facility. Seeing where the students go on to college, how many...
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