For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,933 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 37% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pocatello have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Pocatello, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pocatello, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Century High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Pocatello High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 North Arthur Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Highland High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Bench Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Portneuf Valley Technical And Career Center
Vocational School
4200 Hawthorne Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 235-3563
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 235-3563
Gr: 9-12
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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pocatello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pocatello include: Pocatello High School vs. Highland High School, Highland High School vs. Century High School, Century High School vs. Highland High School
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