Booth Memorial was constructed in 1921 by the Salvation Army for the purpose of housing unwed mothers who were still of high school age and wished to continue their education. Through the 1950's, the students at Booth finished their education by correspondence.

In the 1960's, home economics was the only subject taught by a visiting teacher. Throughout the decade, teachers for other subjects were added, and by 1970, Booth students were able to obtain a diploma without leaving campus or taking correspondence course work. Marian Pritchett/Booth has a record of high graduation rates for its students; graduation ceremonies are emotional events for these students.

Instruction is also given at Marian Pritchett/Booth in infant care, and counseling is provided. Pritchett/Booth is one of many alternative programs offered for students in the District; each is designed to meet the needs of students who might otherwise not graduate from high school.

Most of the Booths throughout the United States have been closed. Adoption records from the past were generally sealed and require some legal effort to open. When searching for information concerning a particular Booth Memorial and/or adoption records, the Salvation Army center in that area should be contacted. Specific inquires about Idaho Booth adoptions may be directed to 208-343-3571.

In September, 2002 members of the Boise School District's Board unanimously approved naming the school in honor of Marian Pritchett who served as head teacher at the school until her untimely death in January, 2002. Marian began teaching at Booth Memorial School in 1974. Over the course of her career there she taught about 3,000 girls from across Idaho. The Board approved changing the name of Booth Family Services to "The Marian Pritchett School at the Salvation Army Booth Memorial Center."