Gem Prep: Pocatello School

Gem Prep: Pocatello School is an alternative public charter school located in Chubbuck, Idaho, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 464 students. The school is part of the Gem Prep: Pocatello LLC district.

Gem Prep: Pocatello School has shown strong and improving graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 82.3% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. The school's graduation rates have been consistently above 80% in recent years, indicating a focus on student success and retention. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.5% to 17.1% in the past two school years, suggesting the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to student attendance.

Academically, Gem Prep: Pocatello School outperforms the state average in ISAT Math and Science across most grade levels, but its performance in ISAT English Language Arts is more mixed, with some grade levels performing above the state average and others performing below. The school's lower spending per student compared to the state average may indicate efficient resource management, but it could also be a potential area of concern if it impacts the quality of educational resources and support available to students. Overall, the school demonstrates several strengths, but it also faces challenges related to attendance and a more balanced approach to academics, which could be areas of focus for continued improvement.