There are six school districts in the Boise Metro, educating K-12 students in both public and private schools. A handful of our K-12 schools regularly top lists for effectively preparing students for college.
Welcome to the Boise School District! You may know that the City of Boise was named the 2nd most livable small city in the United States by Forbes Magazine in 2012 and one of the top ten best places to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & world Report in 2016. When Forbes ranked the top one hundred cities by subcategory, Boise ranked #1 in one area – education. We’re here to provide an excellent education for our students, and to prepare each and every student for college, career, and citizenship.
We are a district of more than 26,000 students and employ 4,300 people, of whom 1,700 are certified staff. In the district, there are 33 elementary schools, 8 junior high schools, and 5 senior high schools. We offer a variety of specialized programs, including Montessori, Dual Language, Classical, International, Harbor, Full-day and Highly Gifted programs at elementary, to the Treasure Valley Math and Science Center, Dennis Professional-Technical Center, and the state’s preeminent Advanced Placement program at the secondary level.
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The purpose of the Caldwell Public Schools is to prepare each student for the challenges of life and to help him or her find a responsible and productive place in society.
It is the responsibility of the students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community to provide and maintain an environment in which learning can take place and to afford each child the opportunity to attain his or her maximum potential.
Recognizing the value of each individual in a diverse society is of utmost importance. Recognizing the worth of others requires that one first be aware of his or her own worth. Appreciating the value of each individual enables students to develop self-discipline.
Education is a means to better the human conditions. Students will be provided the opportunity to learn how to function as a member of a democratic society. An awareness of divergent cultures and an understanding of the need to live together peacefully and harmoniously are an important part of the learning process.
Education must prepare a student to accept change and it must nurture inquisitiveness by encouraging independent exploration of one's self and one's environment. High academic standards will be established and maintained and the school will be staffed by well educated, well-informed, and highly motivated professionals who are sensitive to the needs of students.
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Kuna School District is located in Kuna, Idaho - the gateway to the Birds of Prey National Habitat Area. Founded on a deep heritage of strong educational, civic, and cultural values, Kuna is a rapidly growing agricultural community of approximately 15,210 residents.
With a mission of inspiring each of their approximately 5,000 students to become lifelong learners and contributing, responsible citizens, Kuna School District offers quality programs in all academic areas, as well as the arts, trades and industries, and athletics.
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The Mountain Home School District serves the City of Mountain Home and surrounding areas with nine schools.
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Our goal is for all Nampa School District students to meet or exceed high academic standards by acquiring the knowledge and skills essential for success on state and national assessments, and in post-secondary education, the world of work, and citizenship.
We are focused on strategic work in six areas to reach our goal:
1. Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
2. Highly Effective Instruction
3. Professional Collaboration that Improves Student Learning
4. Focus on Results
5. Leadership that Improves Staff and Student Success
6. Support Systems that Promote Student Success and Community Pride
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MISSION: Prepare each individual for success now and in the future through the most positive, effective and economical education.
VISION: Develop a collaborative system of K-12 schools committed to graduating all students with the necessary skills to successfully complete college or professional technical training.
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The West Ada School District #2 is based in Meridian, Idaho and operates public schools in Meridian, Eagle, Star, Kuna, and western Boise. The district also has jurisdiction in parts of Garden City, rural areas in western and central Ada County, and small portions of eastern Canyon County. It is the largest school district in Idaho serving nearly 40,000 students 53 schools (including one online school).
Our Mission: Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Challenges
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