West Junior High was established in 1959 and has provided quality educational opportunities throughout Southwest Boise since that time. In 2008, the school opened its new West Salt Creek Street campus to better meet the community's needs.
West Junior High strives to prepare all students for success by providing academic rigor, social support, innovative instruction and school-wide traditions. The West Junior High Mustang inspires students to be honest, respectful, compassionate, courageous and show integrity as they work together.
The school's new campus offers students a wide range of amenities including 42 modern classrooms, four science labs, a 1,000-seat performance gymnasium, a separate practice gymnasium, a full-sized track, three football fields, three softball fields, a soccer field, five basketball courts and four tennis courts.
Students are encouraged to explore their passions through academic study, drama, music and several athletic programs, including track and field, football, junior varsity wrestling, tennis, basketball and cheerleading. When it comes to extracurriculars, West Junior High students can’t get enough. Kids love the annual school events the school hosts which include dances, school spirit days and fundraisers.
West Junior High alums consistently regard their time at the school with fond memories, making the school a staple of education and development.
West Junior High School
Public Middle School
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Grade 7-9
8371 W Salt Creek Ct,
Boise, ID
Boise School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.88
Niche Grade
B
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.88
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.3%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
20.1%
State Average
20.3%
Science
8.7%
State Average
9.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
234:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
76.1%
Hispanic
13.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/10/2013
At West, there is a uniform code: all students must wear either khaki or black on the bottom and green or white polo shirts on the top. Most students follow the dress code well, although infractions are not always rigidly punished.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/23/2020
I've had two children at West and it has been a fantastic experience for both of them. They are placed where they needed to be academically and have had phenomenal teachers. Counselor was helpful whenever we needed something. Both of my kids love going there.
3/17/2016
My son is doing well there and has matured a lot in the time he has attended.
1/30/2014
I am so pleased with West JHS. I love the uniform policy, I believe it helps alot with steering the focus more toward acedemics and sports. The teachers make sure to stay in touch and help when students grades start to slip or homework is not being turned in. I would definately recommend this school...
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Attendance Zone
About Southwest Boise
List Price Range
$74K - $2.6M
Homes For Sale
23
Average Home Value
$533,650
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Household Income
$104,985
% of College Grads
35.7%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
2,041 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
37.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 7th to 12th
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- Public
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- Private
Parks in this Area
Peppermint Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Trails
Sycamore Park
- Playground
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Phillipi Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Molenaar Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
Pine Grove Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Hillsdale Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Playground
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