For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,165 students in Pocatello, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Pocatello, ID are Century High School, Pocatello High School and Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocatello, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pocatello have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public high schools.
Pocatello, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pocatello, ID (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Century High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7801 Diamondback Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-6863
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-6863
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #22.
Pocatello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 North Arthur Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #33.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Bench Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,589 students
Rank: #44.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Prof-tech School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3115 Pole Line Road
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 235-3563
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 235-3563
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students
Pocatello, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Family Treatment Prom-unit Fun (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3115 Pole Line Rd
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Isu Campus
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 232-3563
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 232-3563
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
320 North 8th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-2872
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-2872
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Pocatello Teen Parenting Prog. High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
109 Von Elm Ln
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-7660
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-7660
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
17400 Hiline Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 238-4200
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 238-4200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
845 Mckinley Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pocatello, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Pocatello, ID include Century High School, Pocatello High School and Highland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pocatello?
6 public high schools are located in Pocatello.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocatello?
Pocatello public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pocatello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pocatello include: Highland High School vs. Century High School, Pocatello High School vs. Highland High School, Century High School vs. Highland High School
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