Serving 1,352 students in grades 9-12, Pocatello High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Pocatello High School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocatello High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocatello High School?
The graduation rate of Pocatello High School is 87%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Pocatello High School?
1,352 students attend Pocatello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pocatello High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocatello High School?
Pocatello High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pocatello High School offer ?
Pocatello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pocatello High School part of?
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