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
Niche Grade
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
20:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
90%

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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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
35
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
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
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
GreatSchools
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%

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 621 Students
University of Idaho 350 Students
University of Utah 289 Students
University of Washington 234 Students
Idaho State University 211 Students
Washington State University 190 Students
Montana State University 129 Students
The College of Idaho 115 Students
Oregon State University 98 Students
University of Oregon 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 161 Students
Biology 138 Students
Psychology 129 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 91 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Computer Science 67 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 55 Students
Engineering 53 Students
Environmental Science 53 Students
Mechanical Engineering 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 298 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/21/2025
Timberline's a good school with lots of fun activities and supportive teachers. One time in chemistry, our class did this cool hands-on lab that actually made science fun—everyone was laughing and learning. There's a strong sense of community here. It'd be better if students had more say in decisions and if the rules were more fair, but overall it's a solid place to be.
5.0 Alum
7/3/2025
Timberline High School was a great experience for me. I was very involved through sports, a community leadership program, and academics. Timberline offers and encourages higher level learning in AP courses that allowed me to be more prepared for college. The academics, sports, and clubs at Timberline are well above average.
2.0 Junior
12/17/2024
A lot of the teachers seem to not enjoy or care about their jobs a lot of the time, which is frustrating to deal with. The band is one of the best in Idaho and was recently nominated for a nationwide competition, with only 32 schools across the nation attending.
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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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Timberline High School

Timberline High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Boise, ID and is served by the Boise School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,417 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Timberline High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $610,985. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sage International School Of Boise, Boise Christian School, Riverstone International School, and more. Learn more about what Boise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Timberline High School.

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