HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-09 WASD
January 9, 2023
RE: Wood Rose Apts
File No. H-2022-0086
Dear Planners:
West Ada School District has experienced sustained growth in student enrollment during the last ten years. Based on current
enrollment data, we estimate this development consisting of 46 apartments could house approximately 18 school aged
children. Approval of this application will affect enrollments at the following schools in West Ada School District based on
attendance areas for the 2022-23 school year. For your information, included in this data is the number of approved lots and
multi-family units approved by this and other agencies.
West Ada School District supports economic growth. Based on future enrollment forecasts, the capacity of the high school is
projected to be operating above building capacity and full utilization of educational spaces upon the completion of the
previously approved lots. Future developments will continue to have an impact on the district’s capacity.
To meet the need for additional school capacity in this area one or more of the following may need to be accomplished:
• Transporting students to an alternate school with available classrooms.
• Attendance area adjustments if there is availability in a nearby school.
• Portable classrooms placed on the property.
• Passage of a bond to build new schools to fit the enrollment needs.
Please encourage the developer to provide safe walkways, bike paths and pedestrian access for our students.
Sincerely,
Marci Horner
Planning and Development Administrator
Enrollment
Capacity
Approved lots per
attendance area
Approved MF units
per attendance
area
Projected
Students from
Approved Dev.
Hunter Elementary 516 675 182 51
Sawtooth Middle School 899 1000 339 195 110
Owyhee High School 1768 1800 6122 372 848
School of Choice Options
Chief Joseph Elementary–Arts 530 700 N/A N/A
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy 416 500 N/A N/A