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Pocatello High School

Q: Is Pocatello High School a good school?

Pocatello High School ranks 44 th of 112 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

44^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 112 Idaho High Schools

Better than 61% of Idaho high schools

Summary

Pocatello High School is a public high school serving 1,328 students in grades 9-12 in Pocatello, Idaho. The school is part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 35 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past few years, Pocatello High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, but it currently ranks 44th among Idaho high schools and also has a 3-star rating.

Pocatello High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 72.8% of students proficient or better, compared to 56.5% for the district and 53.9% for the state. In math, the school's proficiency rate of 36.1% is slightly above the district (33.8%) and state (32.3%) averages. The school also performs well in science, with a proficiency rate of 44.9%, higher than the district (36.4%) and state (39.4%) averages. Pocatello High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 81% to 92.5% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Pocatello High School's performance is generally stronger than Century High School and Highland High School in terms of academic proficiency, graduation rates, and subgroup performance. However, New Horizon High School, a smaller alternative high school within the same district, has significantly lower academic proficiency and higher rates of free/reduced-price lunch recipients compared to Pocatello High School. Additionally, Shoshone-Bannock School, a high school in a different district, serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 97.69% of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch.

1,281

Students ?

21.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,094

Per pupil spending ?

34.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

325 North Arthur Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204-3101

(208) 233-2056

District: Pocatello District

Feeder schools for Pocatello High School:

Elementary:	Claude A Wilcox Elementary School
	Jefferson Elementary School
	Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 78th percentile in 2021 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Idaho median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (23% vs 15% Idaho)

!Ranking has slipped from its 78th-percentile peak (2021) to 61st (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg50%

Idaho avg47%

44^th of 112

Idaho public high schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 61 pts since 2015

From bottom 1% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Pocatello District

35^th of 96Pocatello District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	58.7	44 of 112	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.5	82 of 159	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	74.4	24 of 106	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	64.3	26 of 110	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	19 of 88	78.4%	★★★★☆
2017	43.2	61 of 101	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.7	40 of 76	47.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	9.7	74 of 74	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	43.2	118 of 160	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.2	108 of 162	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.6	99 of 165	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.7	107 of 169	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.6	64 of 128	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	41.8	109 of 151	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	43.9	47 of 66	28.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.8	16 of 40	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	23 of 48	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.6	9 of 40	77.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	66.3	17 of 55	69.1%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	6 of 38	84.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2023	65.1	4 of 13	69.2%	★★★★☆
2022	49.3	7 of 11	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	74.5	1 of 18	94.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	37.2	51 of 66	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	72.3	8 of 40	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	62.0	11 of 48	77.1%	★★★★☆
2021	66.0	9 of 40	77.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	59.7	35 of 78	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	9 of 14	35.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.0	11 of 50	78.0%	★★★★☆
2021	63.4	11 of 29	62.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)69th percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2024)69th percentile+21 vs school

White (2024)55th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2024)29th percentile-20 vs school

Male (2024)23rd percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%+19 vs state

Science45%~ state avg

Math36%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Pocatello High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)		ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pocatello High School	Public	9-12	325 North Arthur Avenue	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 233-2056	1,281	59	21.6	34.7%	1,009 (78.8%)	7 (0.5%)	184 (14.4%)	2 (0.2%)	14 (1.1%)	6 (0.5%)	59 (4.6%)	58.7	44^th of 112 public high schools	60.7%		50.5	82^nd of 159 public high schools	48.4%	38	36.1	36.1	44.9	44.9	72.8	72.8	$8,094	$949	$7,146
New Horizon High School	Public	9-12	955 West Alameda	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 237-2233	119	19	6.1	72.3%	73 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.6%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (5.0%)								(n/a)							$13,073	$2,652	$10,421
Portneuf Valley Technical And Career Center	Public	9-12	4200 Hawthorne Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 235-3563	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Highland High School	Public	9-12	1800 Bench Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 237-1300	1,456	66	22.1	28.8%	1,135 (78.0%)	8 (0.5%)	154 (10.6%)	19 (1.3%)	66 (4.5%)	15 (1.0%)	59 (4.1%)	40.3	69^th of 112 public high schools	38.4%		51.2	80^th of 159 public high schools	49.7%	11	33.7	33.7		27.7	55.0	55.0	$7,004	$809	$6,195
Century High School	Public	9-12	7801 Diamondback Drive	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 478-6863	1,068	54	19.6	39.5%	822 (77.0%)	12 (1.1%)	152 (14.2%)	14 (1.3%)	13 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	51 (4.8%)								(n/a)		35.7	43.5	43.5		58.0	$7,455	$887	$6,568
Shoshone-Bannock School	Public	6-12	50 South Hiline Road	Pocatello	83202	Bannock County	Shoshone-Bannock School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(208) 238-4200	127	5	25.4	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	127 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pocatello High School

Is Pocatello High School a good school?

Pocatello High School ranks 44^th of 112 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Pocatello High School in?

Pocatello District

How many students attend Pocatello High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,281 students attended Pocatello High School.

What schools feed into Pocatello High School?

Pocatello High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Claude A Wilcox Elementary School
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary : Lewis & Clark Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Pocatello High School?

Students at Pocatello High School are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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