Ada County Juvenile Center serves 9 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ada County Juvenile Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ada County Juvenile Center's student population of 9 students has declined by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ada County Juvenile Center is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
44%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
56%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ada County Juvenile Center often compared to?
Ada County Juvenile Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ada County Juvenile Center?
9 students attend Ada County Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ada County Juvenile Center students are White, and 44% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ada County Juvenile Center?
Ada County Juvenile Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ada County Juvenile Center offer ?
Ada County Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ada County Juvenile Center part of?
Ada County Juvenile Center is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ada County Juvenile Center located?
Ada County Juvenile Center is located in the Boise Bench neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 10 other public schools located in Boise Bench.
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