Education Opportunities Nampa, Idaho No Better Place to Be. OUR CITY Nampa has it all ... culture, recreational opportunities, friendly down-to-earth people, mild climate, good jobs, an educated and motivated workforce, affordable cost of living, low cost of doing business, many options for post-secondary eduation, and a quality of life that can’t be beat. Ranked #8 Best Affordable Places to Live by Livability. #1 Region for “Getting it Right” #1 in Nation for Employment Growth TIME Magazine, 2014 U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat., May 2016 #5 “Most Fair State Tax Systems” #2 Top Up-And-Coming Cities for Wallethub, September 2014 College Grads , Forbes, June 2015 #1 Lowest Cost Metro in Pacific U.S. #10 Best Place to Invest in Housing KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives, Forbes, February 2014 April 2012, 2014 & 2016 #1 Best “Under the Radar Tech Hub” #2 State for Tech Sector Growth Sparefoot, May 2014 Comptia Cyberstates, 2016 Top State for Job Growth #4 Best Midsize Real Estate Market There’s no better Forbes, February 2016 WalletHub, August 2016 place to call home. Nampa offers the amenities of a Running list of these and others: big city, the authentic charm of bvep.org/facts/national-accolades.aspx a small town, but with BIG TIME fun and activities for all ages. “Located in the heart of the Treasure Valley, Nampa, Idaho. offers plenty to those looking for an affordable place to live and work. The range of entertainment options and jobs is as vast as the natural attractions that draw thousands of tourists to the area each year for camping, skiing, hiking and river adventures. Vineyards and wineries near Nampa provide romantic excursions throughout the year. Cheap housing and utility costs draw Welcome to Nampa, Idaho! many young professionals and families to Nampa.” THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS Located in the heart of the Boise Valley, Nampa, Idaho, offers plenty to those looking for an affordable place to DEMOGRAPHICS Boise-Nampa live and work. The cost of living in Nampa is nearly 5 percent under the national average. Affordable housing and utility costs draw many young professionals and families to Nampa. Yet, there’s no skimping when it comes & QUICK FACTS MSA & Local Statistics: to quality of life. POPULATION (MSA) 2015 EST 674,675 (NAMPA) 90,360 2016 ESTIMATE, COMPASS Median Age in Nampa Median Home Prices Number of Homes Sold 30.8 . $172,294 NW Nampa . 2,195 in Jan-Nov 2016 Cost of Living . $229,683 S Nampa . 2,157 in 2015 94.7% of the national average . $252,400 NE Nampa . 2,000 in 2014 Average cost of home is 86.5% of the national average 36 Average Days on the Market Our Schools The Nampa residents and employers alike benefit from a diverse and inclusive public and private school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity, as well as a variety of local and state workforce development programs that provide assistance to employees and businesses. With the many educational and workforce training opportunities available, Nampa is able to provide a comprehensive network to help ensure that its residents are educated and ready to enter the workforce of today and the future. Focusing on “Relevant and Meaningful Education,” the vision of the Nampa School District is to “provide the foundation so that all students will develop a personal vision opening their own doors of opportunity for meaningful and productive lives.” The goal of all of our schools within Nampa is to prepare all students to be successful as workers, citizens and lifelong learners. In Nampa, education starts at birth, with early childhood programs. These programs help prepare all of the young citizens of Nampa to be ready to learn when entering the K-12 system. Among the many academic choices provided to students are professional technical education, advanced academic programs, charter schools, dual- language magnet schools and alternative schools. If your interest leans more toward a private school setting, then many options are available to you in Nampa as well. Parents have the choice of two amazing school districts, Nampa and Vallivue, in addition to several charter and private schools in our area. 18 Elementary Schools 5 Middle Schools 4 High Schools 1 Alternative High Schools 1 Virtual Academy 2 District Charter Schools 28 Career Technical Programs INSPIRING, CULTIVATING AND PREPARING FOR SUCCESS. EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY. Nampa School District has 28 occupational specialty educa- tion pathways, along with their Career Technical School . CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Programs . Agriculture and Natural Sciences Ag Mechanics Dairy Sciences Greenhouse Management Veterinary Technican Business and Marketing Administrative Specialist Applied Accounting Marketing Engineering Technology Aerospace Engineering Commercial Photography Digital Electronics Engineering Drafting Technology Information Systems Support Programming and Software Development Video Production Broadcasting Family and Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts Early Childhood Development Education Assistant Health Professions Dental Assisting Certified Nursing Assistant Emergency Medical Technical Sports Medicine/Personal Trainer Skilled and Technical Services . Automotive Repair Collision Repair Construction Technology Cosmetology Law Enforcement Power Sports Technology The Nampa community provides a rich selection of List of Public Schools choice in K-12 education including charter schools, private schools, and virtual schools. Parents have Birch Elementary School the choice of two school districts, Nampa and Centennial Elementary School Vallivue. Nampa School District serves the majority Central Elementary School of Nampa and has a very comprehensive program Columbia High School for their children. Vallivue school district provides Desert Springs Elementary School 4 additional elementary schools inside the Nampa East Canyon Elementary School city limits. East Valley Middle School Endeavor Elementary School Franklin D. Roosevelt Elementary School Greenhurst Elementary School Idaho Arts Charter School (K-12) List of Private Schools Iowa Elementary School Lake Ridge Elementary School Calvary Christian Lakevue Elementary School Centennial Baptist Lone Star Middle School Gem State Academy Nampa High School Nampa Christian New Horizons Elementary Magnet School Nampa Montessori Owyhee Elementary School St. Pauls Catholic Park Ridge Elementary School Zion Lutheran Parkview Alternative High School Parkview Early Childhood Center Ridgeline High School Ronald Reagan Elementary School Sage Valley Middle School Sherman Elementary School Skyview High School . Snake River Elementary School South Middle School Sunny Ridge Elementary School Vallivue Virtual Academy West Middle School . Willow Creek Elementary School . Array of Endless Options List of Independent LEA Schools Another Choice Virtual Charter School Legacy Charter School Liberty Charter School Victory Charter School . Post-secondary options are extensive in the area, from two-year programs to several colleges and universities offering higher learning in Nampa and the Boise-Nampa Metropolitan Area. Additionally, many private institutions are available with specialized areas of educational focus for the traditional and non-traditional student. Two-Year Programs COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO CWI started its presence within the Boise Valley by opening its campus in 2009 in Nampa, Idaho. Since then, CWI has become one of the fastest growing community college in the United States. Working with many companies, CWI has custom training programs to enhance the workforce skills available in the Boise Valley. STEVENS HENGAR COLLEGE Stevens Henegar College has two locations, one in Nampa, and a second location in Boise. This school offers 15-36 month programs with focuses in Business, Graphic Arts, Healthcare and Information Technology. TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE With the primary campus being in Ontario, Oregon, the Treasure Valley Community College also has a beautiful facility in Caldwell, ID. The Caldwell Center had a 2010 fall enrollment of 820 students and is in its sixth year of offering classes. Many Caldwell Center students participate in a 2-year block transfer program which enables them to enroll with junior class standing at 4-year institutions in Idaho and Oregon. CARRINGTON COLLEGE With a 46,000 sq ft facility near many of Boise’s health care facilities, Carrington College is a great location to earn an associate degree or certificate in a medical field. Preparing and Planning the Future ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Offering technology-oriented programs, ITT Tech is located in over 35 states with 130 different branches (including a campus in Boise, ID). BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE With a campus in Boise, ID, students who are working can attend Brown Mackie College and structure a one HIGHER EDUCATION course a month schedule. BROADVIEW UNIVERSITY Broadview offers Bachelor, Associate and Diploma programs in business, health science, legal, and technology fields Boise State University is the largest University in Idaho. With a choice of nearly 200 degrees and certificate programs, Boise State is more than just the Bronco Nation. Northwest Nazarene University Colleges and Universities COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO (CWI) IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY (ISU) College of Western Idaho (CWI) is a comprehensive community college providing higher education programs With the main campus in Pocatello, Id, Idaho State University offers 250 programs and has an enrollment to residents of Western Idaho. They offer a full range of academic and professional-technical courses leading of over